Basil Jelly - Simply Scrumptious by Sarah
Jams/Jellies

Basil Jelly

8 July, 2022 / 20 Comments

 

Basil Jelly - Simply Scrumptious by SarahSomething that I greatly enjoy is gardening.  I only have a small townhome, so all of my plants must be potted, but I am currently growing basil, and I have a wonderful crop this year.  My mom suggested that I make basil jelly, and shared her recipe with me.  It came out delicious and I wanted to share it with you all today.  This jelly is very unique and gives a wonderful flavor to toast in the morning, or in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It also works very nicely on a charcuterie board.Basil Jelly - Simply Scrumptious by Sarah

Have you ever wanted to make homemade jams or jellies, and thought “that is too hard!”, or “I don’t have specialized equipment!”?  Well, today I am here to tell you that it is super EASY, and you do NOT need specialized equipment!  This recipe is very simply and can be done without any sort of canning equipment.  I hope you all enjoy!

Yield: 6 half pints or 3 whole pints

Basil Jelly

Basil Jelly - Simply Scrumptious by Sarah

Basil Jelly

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (I leave them attached to the stems)
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 1/2 cups sugar
  • Two 3oz pouches Certo liquid pectin
  • 2 drops green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Sterilize canning jars, lids, and rims in the dish washer and let them dry. This is really important!
  2. Wash the basil leaves and dry.
  3. Place the basil, lemon juice, and vinegar in a large pot. This is important because it will boil up a lot.
  4. Measure and add the water to the pot.
  5. Add the food coloring to the pot.
  6. Heat the mixture until it just starts to boil.
  7. While the mixture is heating, measure out the sugar into a bowl so that it is ready to add all at once.
  8. Once the mixture has just started to boil, add in the sugar and stir to dissolve.
  9. Bring to hard boil and then add in the two certo pouches. Be sure to completely empty the pouches or the jelly will not set.
  10. Bring back to a hard boil and boil for 1 minute more, while stirring.
  11. Remove the basil with a slotted spoon.
  12. Pour the jelly immediately into the sterilized jars until they are filled.
  13. Take a damp paper towel and wipe the tops of the jars so that they are clean for the lids to seal properly. Set the lids on top of the jars and then tighten the rims on top.
  14. Turn the jars upside down on a towel for 5 minutes, then return to right side up and let them cool completely.
  15. The jars should seal (you will hear a ping). You can test this by pushing the button on the top of the lid. If it is down, it has been sealed. If not, it did not seal and the jam will need to be stored in the refrigerator.
  16. Successfully sealed jars are safe to store at room temperature until opened, when they will need to placed in the fridge.

Notes

This canning method is okay for jams and jellies only, because sugar acts as a preservative. If you want to can anything else, you will need specialized equipment. If any lids do not seal, you may store the jelly in the refrigerator and it is still good. Similary, if you don't want to can the jelly, just put it in a bowl and store it in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

90

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 63Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 0g

Nutrition Information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix and may not always be accurate.

© Simply Scrumptious by Sarah
Cuisine: American / Category: Dressings and Sauces
Basil Jelly - Simply Scrumptious by SarahBasil Jelly - Simply Scrumptious by Sarah

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