Flavory emerald mint jam for desserts, meat and drink sauces

It is already late May – the height of the mint season has begun! I adore mint for its magical aroma, refreshing taste and invaluable benefits to the body. Every year I prepare a very tasty fragrant jam from mint, which retains all the properties of the plant for a long time.





Trying at least a spoon, you will forever love this treat. Mint jam You can spread on pancakes, put in tea, make Mojito and other drinks. In addition, they can soak biscuits, water ice cream, season meat dishes. If you like mint, then this recipe is for you!

Delicious jam Mint is better cut to flowering, at this time the leaves are most juicy. Before making jam, brew a couple of mint leaves in the water and taste it. If the taste is mint, you can make jam. If no freshness is felt and there is only a taste of hay, then this mint is weedy and not suitable for jam.





The ingredients

• 400g mint with stems
• 400g sugar
• 200 ml of water
• 2 lemons
• 2 tsp agar-agar or jam thickener
• Chlorophyll (natural food additive E140)

Preparation

1. Fresh mint washed in running water, spread on a towel to dry.
2. Dried mint crushed with a knife, add finely sliced lemon, sugar and water. Stir thoroughly. Leave the mixture infused overnight in the fridge.
   
   
   
   
3. Strain the mint through 4 layers of gauze, pressing well the liquid from the pulp.
   
   
   
   
4. Pour the syrup into a pot and put it on the fire. Let him boil for 10 minutes.
   
   
   
   
5. Add a thickener for jam and boil until it is completely dissolved. Remove from the fire and pour 5-6 drops of green dye.
6. Pour the jam on pre-sterilized cans and close the lids.
   
   
   
   

Without green dye, the jam will be yellow-brown. Therefore, I recommend adding chlorophyll to get a beautiful bright hue, as well as for enrichment with useful substances. This natural pigment is absolutely harmless and even has a positive effect on the body, removing various toxins. You can find it in pharmacies or online stores of healthy food.





If you roll. jam In small beautiful jars, you can give them as souvenirs to friends and relatives. It looks amazing!

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Mint jam relieves stress, strengthens immunity, eliminates bloating. On cold winter evenings, mint jam reminds of sunny summer.

Don't be too lazy to make this amazing jam at home. It will take a little time and patience, and in return you will get just a storehouse of nutrients and vitamins. Your family and friends will be delighted with this! Save this recipe and click the “Share on Facebook” button.