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Lilac Jelly Recipe

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Lilac Blossoms
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 3 1/2 Cups Sugar
  • 1 Pouch Liquid Pectin do not substitute powdered

Equipment

  • Quart Mason Jar
  • Five Jelly Jars with lids (canning jars)
  • Hot Water Bath Canner
  • Ladle
  • Canning Funnel

Method
 

  1. Gather two cups worth of lilac blossoms.
  2. Remove all the leaves and stems.
  3. Place the blossoms in a quart sized mason jar.
  4. Fill the jar with near boiling water.
  5. Allow the blossoms to steep overnight, 12-24 hours.
  6. Strain two cups of the liquid into a four quart stock pot.
  7. Add 2 Tbsp fresh or bottled lemon juice and 3 1/2 cups of sugar.
  8. Bring to a rolling boil.
  9. Next add one pouch of liquid pectin.
  10. Bring it back to a boil and let it boil for one minute. Stir Constantly.
  11. Being careful to not burn yourself, ladle the hot jelly into jelly jars.
  12. Fit with metal lids and rings.
  13. Process in a hot water bath canner for five minutes.
  14. Allow to cool
  15. Label and Date