Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: bring 1 1/2 cups mint and water to a boil in a small saucepan. when i am in a hurry i do not "finely" chop the mint at this point. remove from heat, cover and let stand for 30 minutes to steep. strain through a lined sieve pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible; discard mint. combine mint liquid, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and peppers in a large stainless steel saucepan. bring to a full boil over high heat and boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. remove from heat; stir in pectin and remaining finely chopped mint. ladle into sterilized jars and process in water bath for 5 minutes or pour into jars and invert for 5 minutes. turn back and you should hear the seals pop close.

Target recipe: combine apple chunks with water and mint in a saucepan. cook until apples are mushy. add vinegar, return to boil. boil covered for 5 minutes. pour into a jelly bag and strain. measure juice into a large pot. add the same amount of sugar cup for cup with the juice. heat and stir until sugar has dissolved and a full roiling boil is reached. add food coloring. boil until it jells (use a teaspoon and drip a little of the jelly if it forms a fairly solid drop and runs to the center of the side of the spoon when tilted it has jelled) about 25-30 minutes pour into sterilized jars to within 1/4" and seal.