Lilac Blossom Jelly
This recipe is so delicious and sweet with a hint of lilac flavor. Make this lilac blossom jelly during the first days of spring with your lilac blooms.
Equipment
- water bath canner
- 8 4 oz jars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups lilac blossoms loosely packed
- 2 cups water hot
- 3 cups sugar
- 4 tbsp Ball RealFruit Pectin (or one 1.75oz box Sure Jell)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash 8 4oz jars or 4 8oz jars and set them aside. Put the lids in a small pot with water and warm them up to soften the rubber. Set the rings aside.
- After you have collected your lilacs, separate the petals from the green part. Put the lilacs in hot water and let steep for about 10 minutes. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to blend the flowers. Strain the mixture. Add water to reach 2 cups. (If you'd rather not blend the flowers into your jelly, skip this step and let tea steep for a few hours or overnight instead, then strain.)
- Add lilac blossom water and pectin to a medium pot and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat while stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.
- Add sugar and bring back to a rolling boil. Let boil for 1 minute. Take off the heat and add lemon juice.
- Pour the hot lilac jelly into the jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe the rims of the jars and put the hot lids on. Tighten the rings to fingertip tight.
- Put the jars in your canner and bring to a boil. Process for 10 minutes. Let the jars cool and sit for 24 hours and then check the lids to make sure they sealed properly. Store in a cool dry place with the rings off. If one didn't seal store in the fridge and enjoy!