Parsley Jelly Food

PARSLEY JELLY

Steps:

• Cover apples with 5 cups cold water, bring to a boil and simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Pour mixture into a jelly bag, or several layers of cheesecloth lining a fine-mesh strainer, set over a container and allow to strain in the refrigerator overnight. You will have about 3 cups of juice.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the vinegar and the parsley bunch and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the sugar on a tray and warm in the oven for five minutes. Bring the apple juice to a boil and slowly add the warm sugar, stirring until completely dissolved.
• Simmer the jelly until it reaches 219 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 1 hours. Strain. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the minced parsley and lemon zest. Pour into jelly jars and cool in the refrigerator overnight before sealing. Refrigerated, the jelly will last for 2 weeks. It can be served with any barbecue.

PARSLEY JELLY

Steps:

• Wash and chop parsley. Measure 4 cups into bowl. Add boiling water, cover and let stand 15 minutes. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Measure 3 cups into 6 to 8 quart saucepot. Add lemon juice. Measure sugar and set aside. Mix fruit pectin into juice in saucepot. Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately add all the sugar and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, skim off foam with a metal spoon and stir in food coloring. Ladle quickly into hot jars, filling within ⅛ inch of tops. Wipe rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright. After 1 hour, check seals, or follow water bath method. Makes 5 (1 cup) jars Note: This recipe tastes great with crackers and cream cheese or as an accompaniment to meats.