Lime Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 medium limes
green liquid food coloring
1 (3 oz.) pkg. liquid fruit pectin
1 3/4 c. water
4 c. sugar

Preparation

Grate rind from enough limes to measure 2 tablespoons.
Set aside.
Squeeze juice from enough limes to measure 3/4 cup.
Pour through a wire mesh strainer, discarding seeds and pulp.
Combine rind, juice and water in a 4-quart saucepan.
Stir in sugar.
Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
Add 1 to 2 drops food coloring, if desired.
Quickly stir in fruit pectin.
Return to a full rolling boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; skim off foam with a metal spoon. Quickly pour jelly into hot, sterilized jars, filling to 1/4-inch from top.
Wipe jar rims.
Cover immediately with metal lids and screw on bands.
Process jars in boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
Yields 5 half-pints.