Violet Jelly

Violet Jelly
Recipe Number: 966
Contributor: charm

Serves:
Calories Per Serving:
Preparation Time:
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh violets
2 cups boiling water

juice of one lemon (4 tablespoons)
1 package of powdered pectin
4 cups sugar

Cooking Instructions:

Make an infusion with violets and water by placing your blossoms in a glass jar and covering them with boiling water. Put a lid on the jar, and set aside for 24 hours. The infusion will turn a murky bluish green.

Strain and discard the violets. Add the lemon juice to the violet infusion, and it transforms to a clear lavender pink.

Stir in powdered pectin, and bring to a boil. Add 4 cups sugar, bring to a boil again, and boil vigorously for one minute. Skim if necessary.

Pour into sterile jars and seal.

Additional Comments:

Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups jelly.

Be sure to use organic pesticide free violets, yes real violets!>