FRUIT JELLY 
3 1/2 c. (1 1/2 lb.) sugar
2 1/4 c. unsweetened pineapple juice or any fruit juice
3/4 c. water
1 box (1 3/4 oz.) powdered fruit pectin
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. spearmint extract or desired mint extract

For 5 to 6 ounce glasses of jelly.

Measure sugar and set aside. In large saucepan, mix pineapple juice and water. Add fruit pectin mixing well. Stir in a few drops of yellow food coloring to tint mixture.

Bring mixture to a hard boil stirring. Stir in sugar bring to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute stirring constantly.

Remove from heat. Add flavoring. Skim off foam with metal spoon. Pour jelly quickly into hot glasses.

Cover at once with 1/8 inch hot paraffin. Add lids. Store in cool dry place.

 

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