Lilac Blossom Jelly
Servings: 64 servings
Calories: 103kcal
Turn those delicate pinkish-purple petals into a sweet, delicious treat! Lilac Blossom Jelly is prepared by steeping lilacs in water and straining the juice. Add in some sugar and pectic and in no time, you'll be spreading this jelly onto your toast and scones. Actually, you might just want to spoon this fragrant jelly over everything!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups lilac petals
- 8 cups water
- 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice
- 8 cups sugar
- 2 packages pectin (114 grams)
- 1 cup blackberries (optional - for purple colour only!)
Instructions
- Add the prepared lilacs and water to a large pot. If you want to a purplish colour to your jelly, add one cup of blackberries or a quarter cup of blueberries. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, turn off the heat and allow the mixture to steep and cool for 4 hours.
- Next, strain the mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth. Discard the lilacs and berries, if you used them.
- Transfer the lilac juice to a pot.
- Add the lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, add the pectin and stir with a whisk until the mixture comes back to a boil.
- Continue to boil for one minute. Remove from heat and carry on with the water bath canning process.
Notes
One serving is equal to 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg