Fresh Mint Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. fresh mint leaves and stems, firmly packed
3 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1 (3 oz.) pouch liquid fruit pectin
4 to 5 drops green food color

Preparation

Wash mint, leaving stems intact.
Crush or coarsely chop. Place in a large saucepan.
Add sugar, water and vinegar.
Over high heat, bring to a full rolling boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.