Parsley Jelly Recipes

PARSLEY JELLY

Steps:

• Cover apples with 5 cups cold water, bring to a boil and simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Pour mixture into a jelly bag, or several layers of cheesecloth lining a fine-mesh strainer, set over a container and allow to strain in the refrigerator overnight. You will have about 3 cups of juice.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the vinegar and the parsley bunch and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the sugar on a tray and warm in the oven for five minutes. Bring the apple juice to a boil and slowly add the warm sugar, stirring until completely dissolved.
• Simmer the jelly until it reaches 219 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 1 hours. Strain. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the minced parsley and lemon zest. Pour into jelly jars and cool in the refrigerator overnight before sealing. Refrigerated, the jelly will last for 2 weeks. It can be served with any barbecue.

PARSLEY JELLY

Steps:

• Wash and chop parsley. Measure 4 cups into bowl. Add boiling water, cover and let stand 15 minutes. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Measure 3 cups into 6 to 8 quart saucepot. Add lemon juice. Measure sugar and set aside. Mix fruit pectin into juice in saucepot. Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately add all the sugar and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, skim off foam with a metal spoon and stir in food coloring. Ladle quickly into hot jars, filling within ⅛ inch of tops. Wipe rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright. After 1 hour, check seals, or follow water bath method. Makes 5 (1 cup) jars Note: This recipe tastes great with crackers and cream cheese or as an accompaniment to meats.

CHICKEN JELLY WITH COLD POACHED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add chicken backs and necks to 4 quarts of water in a large pot. Press the cloves into the onion and add to the pot along with the parsley, celery and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer slowly for 3 hours, skimming off the foam. Season with salt.
• If you wish to save the gizzards for another use, tie them in cheesecloth. Add them to the pot with 1 quart of water. Simmer 2 more hours.
• Remove and save gizzards if desired. Strain broth through a fine mesh sieve. Clean pot and pour broth back in. Bring to a boil, lower the heat slightly and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Lower the heat so the broth is at a bare simmer. Add chicken breasts and poach until just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove breasts from the broth and set both aside to cool.
• Refrigerate chicken and broth overnight. Remove layer of fat from chicken jelly. Remove the breast meat from the bones and thinly slice on the diagonal. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon some jelly into 4 bowls and fan chicken over it. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Leftover chicken jelly can be used in soups or sauces for a rich chicken broth.

PARSLEY JELLY

Steps:

• Make a strong infusion by pouring the boiling water over the parsley. Let stand for 15 minutes. Strain out bits of parsley, and reserve liquid in a glass or stainless steel saucepan.
• Stir the honey and vinegar into the parsley water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pectin, and continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat, and skim off any foam from the top. Transfer to sterile jars, and seal in a hot water bath.

PARSLEY JELLY

Steps:

• Make a strong infusion by pouring the boiling water over the parsley. Let stand for 15 minutes. Strain out bits of parsley, and reserve liquid in a glass or stainless steel saucepan.n
• Stir the honey and vinegar into the parsley water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pectin, and continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat, and skim off any foam from the top. Transfer to sterile jars, and seal in a hot water bath.n