Description
A delightful batch of violet jelly that infuses your creations with charming floral notes, perfect for spreading or drizzling.
Ingredients
- Fresh violets (1-2 cups)
- Boiling water (2 cups)
- Lemon juice (juice of 1)
- Powdered gelatine (1 dsp)
- Honey (1-2 tbsp) or raw sugar
- Rose water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the violets by gently washing under cold water and patting dry.
- Steep the washed violets in a heatproof bowl, pouring boiling water over them. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to separate the petals from the liquid using a fine mesh strainer.
- Add lemon juice to the violet liquid and sprinkle powdered gelatin over the top, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat the mixture over low heat to dissolve the gelatin, stirring occasionally.
- Cool before pouring into sterilized jars, optionally adding whole violets for decoration.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set.
Notes
This jelly pairs beautifully with cream cheese on crackers and is perfect for desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooling and Jarring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: violet jelly, floral recipes, homemade jelly, edible flowers