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Lilac Jelly
This delicately floral lilac jelly captures the scent of spring in a jar. Made from a simple lilac tea and lightly sweetened, it’s perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with soft cheeses, or serving with desserts. A few berries give it a lovely blush of color without altering the floral flavor.
👥 48 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pot
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pluck the lilac petals from the clusters, leaving behind all stems and green parts, which are bitter. Place the petals in a heatproof jar or bowl.
2
Pour the boiling water over the petals so they're fully submerged. For color, muddle in a few blueberries or blackberries. Cover and steep for 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes.
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3
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the petals and berries.
4
Pour the tea into a large pot and stir in the lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5
Whisk in the powdered pectin until dissolved and boil hard for ⏱️ 1 minute. Don't add the sugar yet, or the jelly won't set.
6
Add all the sugar at once and stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil and boil hard for exactly ⏱️ 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
7
Ladle hot jelly into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, center lids, and apply bands fingertip-tight.
8
Process in a boiling water bath for ⏱️ 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat and let jars rest ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing. Cool undisturbed for 12 to ⏱️ 24 hours before checking seals. If not canning, refrigerate up to a month or freeze up to 6 months.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
84 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.1 g
sugar Content
21 g
sodium Content
3 mg
protein Content
0.01 g
carbohydrate Content
22 g
saturated Fat Content
0.001 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.001 g
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