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Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Herbs Preserves
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 To 2 c chopped herb leaves
Flowers -- or roots
Or
1/3 cup Dried herbs
3 cups Water, wine -- sherry or port
1/2 cup Vinegar
4 cups Sugar
1 3/4 ounces Packaged -- powdered regular
Pectin
Place herbs in a bowl. Bring the water or wine to a boil in a non-reactive
pan over med-high heat and pour over herbs. Cover and let steep for 3o mins.
Strain and measure the liquid, adding water, if necessary, to make 3 cups
Prepare the jars, lids and boiling-water bath. Pour the herb liquid back
into pan. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Place over high heat , stirring
constantly, until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
Stir in the pectin and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture once
again reaches a full rolling boil that can't be stirred down. Cook 1 min
longer. turn off the heat and skim foam.
Ladle into jars, elaving 1/4 inch headspace. Place jars in boiling water
bath, and when water returns to a boil, process fot 5 mins.
