diff --git a/samples/micrometer-samples-jetty12/build.gradle b/samples/micrometer-samples-jetty12/build.gradle
index b8f7604f2a..6ec0e6835f 100644
--- a/samples/micrometer-samples-jetty12/build.gradle
+++ b/samples/micrometer-samples-jetty12/build.gradle
@@ -2,6 +2,11 @@ plugins {
     id 'java'
 }
 
+// skip this module when building with jdk <17
+if (!javaLanguageVersion.canCompileOrRun(17)) {
+    project.tasks.configureEach { task -> task.enabled = false }
+}
+
 dependencies {
     implementation project(":micrometer-core")
 
@@ -11,3 +16,9 @@ dependencies {
     testImplementation libs.junitJupiter
     testImplementation libs.assertj
 }
+
+compileJava {
+    sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
+    targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
+    options.release = 17
+}