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Have you been following all the controversy with Pinterest?
To pin or not to pin.

Just letting everyone know this is a pin friendly blog, so pin anything on my blog that you like.

And back to what's going on..

Already this year, I have a bumper crop of mint. I am so glad that I contained the two that I planted as it is a crazy invasive plant. Where I live it is a joke that if you have mint growing on your property the best way to get rid of it is to move.

So, with this much mint it is a good thing that I love to make jellies.
For the Mint Jalapeno jelly that I made today, I used my chocolate mint. The aroma of this mint incredible and made into an excellent jelly.



Jalapeno Mint Jelly

2 cups fresh mint, finely chopped (reserve 1/3 cup)
1 1/2 cups water
3 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cups apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 envelope liquid fruit pectin

Combine 1 2/3 cup mint and water, bring to a boil.  Cover and let mint steep for 30 minutes.  Strain this liquid through a fine sieve and press mint to release as much liquid as possible. Set aside the liquid and discard the mint leaves.

Combine reserved mint, jalapeno peppers, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and mint liquid into a large stainless steel pan. Bring to a boil and stir constantly for 15 minutes.

Add liquid pectin and continue to cook over high heat at a boil for another 10 to 15 minutes.

Pour into hot sterilized jars and place in hot bath for 10 minutes. Remove jars and allow to cool

Makes 4 to 5 half pint jars of jelly.

Comments

[Jill]

What's the big controversy? Are people getting angry that others are lifting their photos?

Jalapeno jelly? Is it hot??

[Diane P]

I'm so glad your site is "Pin Friendly" Patty, because you're blog is one of my very faves and I've already pinned and liked a lot of your photos/posts!
Just curious ~ what is one (or more!) of your fave ways to use your mint jelly?
Thank you for an inspiring blog (AND for being "Pin Friendly"!)
xo
Diane in N. Cali

[Debra]

Hmmmm-I have neglected my place at Pinterest, but I will certainly come here for photos when I get back to it. And thank you!!!