Mint Jelly

Directions

1. Wash and cut open apples.
2. Put in kettle with water to almost cover.
3. Boil till cooked thoroughly.
4. Strain in jelly-bags, leaving over night.
5. To a cupful of juice, add seven-eighths cupful sugar.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
7. Boil till a drop jellies on a saucer when dropped from the spoon.
8. Remove from stove ; hang a cheese-cloth bag full of mint-leaves over the edge of the kettle and press with back of wooden spoon till the desired flavor has been secured.
9. Color the desired shade with leaf green.
10. Pour into jelly glasses which have been boiled in pan on the stove.
11. When cold, pour melted paraffin over the jelly, cover and set away.