Ingredients and Weight:
- Fresh mint leaves - 1 cup (packed)
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Water - 3 cups
- Apple cider vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Unflavored gelatin - 1 packet (optional)
Preparation Time:
2 hours (including chilling time)
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Add fresh mint leaves and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the mint flavor is infused into the liquid.
- Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve to remove the mint leaves.
- Return the liquid to the saucepan and add apple cider vinegar. Bring back to a boil.
- If using gelatin, sprinkle it over the boiling liquid and stir until dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: 170kcal
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 39g
Protein: <1g
Sodium: 5mg (without gelatin), or up to 20mg with gelatin)
Dish Characteristics:
- Fresh mint flavor with a slight tang from apple cider vinegar.
- Jelly texture is smooth and refreshing.
- Can be served as a dessert or as a complement to meat dishes.
User Comments:
- "The mint flavor was strong and refreshing, loved the combination with the vinegar." - John Doe
- "This jelly was a great addition to my lamb dish, added a unique flavor dimension." - Jane Smith
- "Very easy to make and the result was delicious." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for best results.
- If not using gelatin, the jelly may not set as firmly, but it will still be delicious.
- Adjust the amount of mint leaves and vinegar according to personal preference for flavor.
