Ingredients

  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Mint 2 handfuls
  • SpinneysFOOD Bottled Drinking Water 560ml
  • Agar agar 2½ tsp
  • Granulated sugar 100g
  • Lemon 2 tbsp

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 76
  • Fat 0.1g
  • Saturates 0.1g
  • Protein 0.1g
  • Carbs 20.8g
  • Sugars 20.1g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Home-made fresh mint jelly

Asian 5 Mins Prep · 5 Mins Cook


  1. Rinse a handful of mint leaves and stems then place them in a small saucepan.
  2. Crush with a potato masher or the bottom of a jar or glass. Boil the water and pour over the crushed mint; cover and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the mint mixture and return it to the saucepan. Stir in the agar agar. Mix in sugar and place the pan over a high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Squeeze the lemon and stir in 2 tbsp of lemon juice, then pour into a medium-sized bowl.
  4. Refrigerate until set, approx. 30 minutes.
  5. Place the set mint jelly into a blender and blitz until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  6. Finely chop the remaining mint and stir into the jelly.
  7. Serve alongside roasted lamb.