Description
A delightful lilac jelly that captures the essence of spring, perfect for spreading on toast or drizzling over desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lilac flowers, fresh and pesticide-free
- 4 cups water
- 1 package fruit pectin
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep your lilacs: Rinse the lilac flowers gently under cool water, remove the petals from the stems, aiming for about 2 cups of petals.
- Make the lilac infusion: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil, add the lilac petals, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture: Strain the lilac infusion through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- Prepare to cook the jelly: Pour the lilac infusion back into the saucepan, add the fruit pectin, and bring to a rapid boil.
- Add the sweetness: Quickly add all 5 cups of granulated sugar while stirring, then boil for exactly 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup of lemon juice.
- Jar the jelly: Pour the hot lilac jelly into sterilized jars.
- Seal and process: Cap the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes.
- Cool and store: Let the jars cool completely and store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh lilacs for the best flavor. Experiment with other ingredients like herbs or berries for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lilac jelly, homemade jelly, floral jam, spring recipes, preserves