For the Gourmet

Gifts that make meal preparation easier will be gifts that keep on giving. These spice and herbal treats add a gourmet touch!

Rosemary Jelly

This jelly is delightful over vegetables, roasted potatoes or meats.

1 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
2 cups water
4 cups sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 ounces liquid pectin
1/2 cup fresh rosemary, chopped

To make herbal infusion, place 1 cup chopped rosemary in a nonmetallic bowl. Bring water to a boil and pour over rosemary. Cover and steep until cool. Strain, pressing liquid out of rosemary. In a non-aluminum saucepan, combine 2 cups infusion with sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat and add pectin as soon as sugar has completely dissolved. Return to a rolling boil, stirring constantly, for one minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Stir 1/2 cup chopped rosemary into jelly and pour into sterilized half-pint jars. Cap with a two-piece canning lid and process in a hot-water bath for 5 minutes. Makes 4 to 5 half-pint jars