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Peony Jelly
Peony jelly catches the soft, rose-and-honey flavor of peony petals in a delicate spreadable preserve, with the color following the blooms you pick. It's a pretty way to hold onto a flower that's only around a week or two, lovely on toast, scones, or a cheese board.
👥 48 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●strainer
- ●pot
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pull the petals from the peony blooms and discard the stems and green parts. Pinch off the bitter pale base of each petal and give them a quick rinse.
2
Bring the water to a boil and pour it over the petals, pushing them down until fully submerged. Steep for 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes.
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3
Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently on the petals. Measure the strained tea, adding water if needed to reach the full amount called for.
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4
Pour the peony tea into a large pot and stir in the lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then whisk in the powdered pectin until completely dissolved. Boil hard for 1 full minute.
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5
Add all the sugar at once and stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil and boil hard for exactly ⏱️ 1 minute, then remove from heat and skim off any foam. (Do not add the sugar before or with the pectin, or the jelly won't set.)
6
Ladle hot jelly into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, center lids, and apply bands fingertip-tight.
7
Process in a boiling water bath for ⏱️ 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off the heat and let jars rest ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing. Cool undisturbed ⏱️ 12-24 hours before checking seals.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
84 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 Tbsp
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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