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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 3:21:39 PM
I would love a tried and true recipe for violet jelly. I have wild ones on my property. YAY!
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 08:10:58 AM
I use the recipe from prairielandherbs.com also. I think they have one for dandelion jelly also.
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 07:47:01 AM
This is a helpful (and beautiful) site: http://www.prairielandherbs.com/violetjelly.htm |
| mrsamy |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 06:06:38 AM
My recipe is the same as Sharon's,but I struggle getting a good set with powdered pectin for some reason. Certo liquid pectin has never failed me (but requires 2 minutes boiling after adding it). So if the powdered fails you give the Certo a try. Violet jelly is the prettiest jelly and most subtle flavor. It is worth putzing around a little find the one that works for you!
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 17 2012 : 04:43:47 AM
Thank you! I had no idea you could let it sit 24 hrs. I'm going to start picking violets today.
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 7:12:13 PM
Hey Kristina :)
I have also made a Violet Syrup using the infusion in place of water, lemon juice and sugar (simple syrup). I like to add it to lemonade or club soda along with ice cubes with pansies or violets in them :) Or make Italian Creme Sodas with it :)
Here it is:
Violet Jelly
1 quart violet blossoms (packed), you will want to look for blossoms that are opened
2½ cups boiling water
Cover and steep for 24 hours. You will want the color to be a darker blue, this will produce a very pretty color jelly. Strain the liquid through cheesecloth.
2 cups of violet infusion
Juice of 1 lemon (about ¼ cup, well-strained, clear)
1 box powdered pectin
½ teaspoon butter
4 cups sugar
Combine violet infusion, lemon juice, pectin and butter and bring to a rolling boil. Add sugar. Return to a rolling boil and time for 1 minute. Remove from heat and ladle into clean jelly jars. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Yield: 4 half pints
This makes a delicious and pretty jelly. Enjoy!
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