Thyme jelly

16 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWhite grape juice
½cupWater
cupSugar
3tablespoonsFresh thyme leaves; crushed
8dropsRed food coloring
1packLiquid pectin (3-oz)

Directions

Recipe by: Southern Living Preparation Time: 0:15 Combine grape juice, water, sugar, crushed thyme leaves, and food coloring in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly; cook 1 minute. Add pectin, and bring to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and skim off foam with a metal spoon.

Quickly pour hot jelly through a sieve into hot jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands. Process in boiling-water bath 5 minutes. Yield: 4 half pints.