Mint Jelly (Cindy)

4 1/2 C. water
3 C. Packed fresh mint crushed (5 C. equals 3 packed C.)
7 C. sugar
1/4 C. lemon juice
2-4 drops green food coloring
2 3oz. packages liquid pectin

In large sauce pan bring water and mint to boil, remove from heat cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain, reserving 3 1/2 C. liquid. In large pot combine sugar, lemon, food coloring and reserved liquid. Bring to boil, cook and stir for 1 minute, add pectin, bring to boil, cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand for five minutes. Skim off foam, pour hot liquid into jars. Process for 10 minutes. Yields 11 1/2 pints.