CLOVER HONEY

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My neighbor, Dot Warman, ( she's 101 now) used to make this and give it out for gifts. This is a fun summer recipe to make with kids. You won't believe it's not the real thing! =) PS Just make sure the clover and roses have no spray or other chemicals on them.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Summer

Time 17m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 cups white sugar
3 cups water
36 white clover blossoms
18 red clover blossoms
3 pink roses (the petals of)
1 teaspoon alum

Steps:

  • Pick blossoms and set aside.
  • In a medium pot, bring sugar and water to a boil for 6-7 minutes.
  • Stir in alum.
  • Remove from heat and add blossoms.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Strain through a double layer of cheesecloth and bottle.

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