Post by Okwes on Dec 5, 2005 20:15:42 GMT -5
Mesquite Jelly
* 1 lbs Washed Mesquite Pods
* 1 gallon water
* break up pods and mix with the water
* simmer in a crock pot for 12 hours
* strain
* Grind up left overs in food processor and mix with liquid again
* Boil again for 10 minutes
* Strain and dispose of solids (Use a cheese cloth or fine mesh)
* Add 1 lemon and 1 package of fruit pectin
* Add sugar if not sweet enough
* Boil liquid for 5 minutes at low heat
* Let cool. The liquid should gel as it cools
* 1 lbs Washed Mesquite Pods
* 1 gallon water
* break up pods and mix with the water
* simmer in a crock pot for 12 hours
* strain
* Grind up left overs in food processor and mix with liquid again
* Boil again for 10 minutes
* Strain and dispose of solids (Use a cheese cloth or fine mesh)
* Add 1 lemon and 1 package of fruit pectin
* Add sugar if not sweet enough
* Boil liquid for 5 minutes at low heat
* Let cool. The liquid should gel as it cools