
Lemon Balm Jelly
1 c. lemon balm
3 c. water
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6 1/2 c. sugar
1 bottle liquid pectin
Drop of yellow food coloring
3 c. water
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6 1/2 c. sugar
1 bottle liquid pectin
Drop of yellow food coloring
Steep lemon balm in boiled water 10-20 minutes. Strain. Bring infusion and sugar to a rolling boil, add pectin and cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add coloring, jar and seal.
I bought some pectin (Kings) as I had never used it before. I also used a heap more lemon balm to get a good infusion. I probably quadrupled the lemon juice too! I then boiled the heck out of it!
It turned out a gorgeous jelly, fragrant and subtle, and perfect on toast. I reckon it would be fab on butterfly cakes too. Or on scones with cream, or in the middle of a sponge.......

8 comments:
that's pretty kick ass! i've never heard of any herbal jellies besides mint, but that looks lovely. lemon balm is one of my favorites.
What a lovely colour. I don't think I've ever been able to grow enough to make jelly though. I'd love to try. In the middle of a sponge sounds lovely.
Francesca x
I don't think I have heard of lemon blam...it the plant similar to lemon myrtle (from Aus)??? Just curious - would love to see what the leaf looks like. ;o)
Looks delish!
Here's a picture and some info
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://bp1.blogger.com/_sDZVzXKuHcg/R1MyOoz2NLI/AAAAAAAAACg/IDgbh5xToxY/s1600-R/LemonBalm.JPG&imgrefurl=http://theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2007/12/lemon-balm-scent-that-says-fresh.html&h=1200&w=1600&sz=434&tbnid=N0sGPz7Z3YEJ::&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlemon%2Bbalm%2Bimage&usg=__f7mcPeNQCjjf9Y9fyAbyvzbmDQ4=&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=2&ct=image&cd=1
I remember discussing this with you on the pantry! I think I might have to transplant my lemon balm to let it grow out so I can give this a go. I love the colour, like sunshine in a jar :)
What beautiful Jelly and the colours are wonderful. I bet this tastes fantastic.
Rosie x
That looks wonderful Linda! I am getting into making jellies but have so far only done apple ones (apple/mint and apple/chili). If I can find a supply of lemon balm I will give this one a try!
Kate
Thanks for posting this recipe, I have been looking for something to do with my lemon balm, which i planted by seed last year and now growing like a weed.
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