Mint Jam
Description
A preservation recipe without unnecessary complications. An aromatic and soothing sweet jam is mint jam. One teaspoon of this homemade preserve at night and a sweet sleep is guaranteed. The jam is very easy to make, and the taste is simply unparalleled. Transparent, with a yellowish tint and a silky texture, personally it reminds me very much in its structure of sweet syrup or liquid honey. Try making mint jam, at least one jar, if you have it on hand—you will be pleasantly surprised by the result. Such jam preserves all the properties of mint for a long time, allowing you to experience their effects all year round.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Mint and sugar are the minimum we'll need.
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Step 2
Thoroughly rinse the mint leaves together with the stems under running water, then transfer them to an enamel basin.
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Step 3
Add water and sugar. You can freely vary the amount of liquid, as well as the sugar, to your liking. Place the basin in a warm place until the granulated sugar dissolves.
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Step 4
Then place the basin on the stove and bring to a boil. Simmer the mint in the syrup for 10 minutes and remove from the heat. Leave undisturbed for 12 hours, covering the container with a clean cloth. Then bring the syrup to a boil again and immediately remove from the heat. Steep for another 12 hours, then strain through a fine sieve and pour into jars.
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Step 5
There is a version where mint leaves go into the jam twisted, but I do not like jam that thick. The jam is quite allergenic, so be careful with how much you use. Happy preserving!