Parsley Jelly

A delicious jelly made of parsley leaves, fruit pectin and lemon juice that tastes great with crackers.

60 minutes Prep: 60 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

765 calories per serving view nutrition facts

5 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	cups	parsley leaves	two large bunches, juiced using 3 cups boiling water (see directions)
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
4 1/2	cups	sugar
3	ounces	fruit pectin, dry	one box
1	x	food coloring	green, few drops

Directions

Wash and chop parsley. Measure 4 cups into bowl. Add boiling water, cover and let stand 15 minutes. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Measure 3 cups into 6-8 quart saucepot. Add lemon juice.

Measure sugar and set aside. Mix fruit pectin into juice in saucepot. Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately add all the sugar and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat, skim off foam with a metal spoon and stir in food coloring. Ladle quickly into hot jars, filling within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright. After 1 hour, check seals, or follow water bath method.

Makes 5 (1 cup) jars Note: This recipe tastes great with crackers and cream cheese or as an accompaniment to meats.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 239g

Amount per Serving

Calories 765 0% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 54mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 198.0g	66%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	11%
Sugars 180.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%