Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Violet-Mint Jelly By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Sang An Yield: 1 quart This jelly is a variation on rose-petal jelly, a delicacy popular in the Balkans, Turkey, and Iran. Mint adds depth to the subtle flavor of violets. Try it with scones or as a pastry glaze. Ingredients ½ cup violet flowers (about 1 ounce) 1 cup packed mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 4 cups sugar 1 three-ounce pounch liquid pectin Directions Place flowers and mint in a small saucepan with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or a colander linedwith cheesecloth, and reserve liquid. Pour liquid into a large heavy saucepan, and stir in vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Add pectin, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Skim off any foam that has collected on top. Ladle jelly into hot sterilized jars; seal. Let cool, and refrigerate up to 2 months, or freeze for up to 1 year. Print