Lime Jelly

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This lime jelly is sweet with bursting lime flavor. I only make this when i can get the limes on sale. Don't use too much food coloring as it will look artificially green. Found this recipe on-line.

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Steps

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Grate the peel of 5 of the limes.

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Set aside.

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Squeeze enough juice from 6 to 8 of the limes to measure 3 / 4 cup.

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Pour juice into medium bowl.

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Add lime peel and water.

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Mix well.

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Place three layers of damp cheesecloth over a medium bowl.

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Pour juice mixture into cheesecloth.

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Tie it closed and let drip into bowl until dripping stops , about 10-15 minutes.

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Press gently.

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Measure exactly 2-1 / 2 cups prepared juice into a 6-quart pan.

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Stir sugar into the juice in the pan.

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Add food coloring if desired.

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Bring mixture to full rolling boil on high heat , stirring constantly.

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Stir in pectin.

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Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute.

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Skim off any foam.

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Ladle into jars , seal and process 8 minutes.

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Ingredients

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lime juice, water, sugar, green food coloring, liquid pectin