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["In a large, deep saucepan, combine the 2 cups of chopped mint and the", "water.", "Bring to a boil over high heat.", "Reduce heat and simmer, covered", "for 15 minutes.", "Strain over a bowl, squeezing leaves.", "Reserve liquid and", "discard leaves.", "Measure exactly 2 1/2 cups of liquid (add water if there is not enough", "liquid) and pour into a saucepan.", "Stir in lime rind (if using), lime", "juice and rum.", "Stir in pectin until dissolved.", "Bring to a full rolling", "boil over high heat, stirring constantly.", "Add sugar in a steady stream, stirring constantly.", "Return to a full", "rolling boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar.", "Boil hard for 1 minute.", "Remove from the heat and skim off foam if needed.", "Stir in the 1 Tbsp", "finely chopped mint.", "Stir 5 to 8 minutes to prevent mint from floating.", "Ladle into prepared jars leaving a 1/4"" headspace.", "Process jars in a", "boiling water bath for 10 minutes.", "Adjust time according to your altitude.", "Serving suggestions: Serve this jelly as a condiment with shrimp,", "chicken or pork.", "Place a dollop of Mojito Jelly on top of cream cheese", "spread on a cracker.", "Variations: Mexican Mojito Jelly: Use tequila in place of the rum.", "Mint Julep Jelly: Use bourbon whiskey or brandy in place of the rum."]
