Ingredients
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9 cups blueberries
3/4 cup fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup sugar, per cup of juice
3 ounces liquid pectin
1 1/2 cups water
Preparation
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Wash and clean berries.
Make a strong tea by placing the mint leaves in a saucepan and adding the water, then bringing to a boil.
As soon as it begins to boil, remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit steeping for 10 minutes.
Strain the leaves out and measure 1/2 cup of the tea
Crush berries in bottom of saucepan and combine with the mint tea.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain mixture through a jelly bag.
Measure the captured juice and add sugar.
Mix well and bring to a boil.
Add pectin and stir constantly for 1 minute while at a full boil.
Skim off foam and pour into hot, sterile jelly jars and seal.
Process 5 minutes in water bath.
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