2 packed cups fresh basil leaves
2 3/4 cups cold water
3 tbsps. lemon juice
31/2 cups sugar
3-oz. pkg. plus 2 tbsps. liquid pectin
Bring basil and water to a boil, lower heat to a simmer,
cover and let steep 15 minutes. Ladle into a dampened jelly
bag over a bowl and let it drip for about 2 hours... That
should make about 2 cups - if not, add a little hot water to
the bag and drip more in. Return to the pot and add the n
juice and sugar - bring to a rolling boil. Add the pectin
(and a drop of green food coloring, if you like) and boil,
stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Skim off froth and pour
into sterilized jelly glasses and seal. (It will set in
about 24 hours.)
