mint jelly

Lamb chop accompaniment

Mint jelly is a sweet, bright green condiment made from mint leaves, sugar, and pectin.

It's traditionally served with lamb, where its sharp sweetness cuts the meat's richness: Pass the mint jelly, please.

The vivid green color comes from food coloring rather than the mint itself.

condiment

glaze

Thin lustrous coating

  • sauceLiquid food accompaniment
  • spreadTo distribute widely
  • chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment

relish · preserve · accompaniment · gravy · horseradish · mustard · savory · dinner · platter

herbaceous

aromatic

Pleasantly strong-smelling

leafy · verdant · garden · infusion · essence · pungent · fragrant · cooling · menthol · green

garnish

sprig

Small stem with leaves

presentation · plating · decorative · edible · colorful · vibrant · accent · green

sweet

sugar

Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener

  • gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
  • pectinFruit-based setting substance
  • syrupThick sugar liquid

jam · preserves · confection · honey · candied · dessert · marmalade · sucrose · fructose · molasses

traditional

classic

Of lasting excellence

nostalgic · vintage · ceremonial · customary · ancestral · homemade · grandmother · retro · colonial

Categories
Opposites
condiment flavor profile

mint jellyhot sauce

Spicy liquid condiment

horseradish · wasabi · hot mustard · sriracha · harissa

texture and form

mint jellydry rub

Waterless seasoning mixture

gravy · au jus · chunky salsa · chimichurri · salsa

culinary tradition and pairing

mint jellychimichurri

Argentine herb-oil condiment

gochujang · red wine reduction · salsa verde · tzatziki · apple sauce

Family

mint, jelly, minty, jellied, minted, peppermint, jellylike, spearmint, jellying

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G