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lilac jelly

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Recipe by
Rev BJ Friley
@RevBJFriley
Vicksburg, MS

I received this recipe from a pen pal.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 8 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lilac jelly

  • 2 c
    lilac blossoms, no leaves and no stems
  • 2 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 4 c
    sugar
  • 1 box
    sure-gel or 6 tablespoons powder pectin

How To Make lilac jelly

  • 1
    Put blossoms in a large jar and pour boiling water over them.
  • 2
    Let steep for 8 hours or overnight.
  • 3
    Strain and squeeze flowers dry. You should have 2 1/4 cups of infusion. Add more water, if needed.
  • 4
    Place infusion, lemon juice, and pectin in large heavy pot.
  • 5
    Bring to a rolling boil.
  • 6
    Add sugar, stirring.
  • 7
    Return to boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • 8
    Remove from heat. Skim off foam, if needed.

    Note: adding 1 teapoon butter before sugar cuts down foaming
  • 9
    Ladel in hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • 10
    Wipe rim, screw on lids.
  • 11
    Put in water bath (warm to hot water) - be sure that water is 1 inch over jars.
  • 12
    Process for 10 minutes.
  • 13
    Remove and cool.
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