FIREWEED JELLY
Anybody who has been to Alaska has probably seen the fields full of beautiful fireweed. You can make jelly from the blossoms. I found this recipe online.
Provided by Uncle Dobo
Categories Jellies
Time 45m
Yield 10-12 jars fireweed jelly
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather fireweed blossoms, then wash and measure out the 8 packed cups of cleaned ones.
- In a large pot, combine the blossoms, lemon juice, butter, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour through a sieve then return liquid to pot and heat through to medium low. Discard contents of sieve.
- Add packages of pectin, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Add the sugar, stir well, and bring to a full boil. Let boil fully for 1 minute, then turn off heat.
- Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour into sterilized jelly jars, leaving 1/4- inch head space.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Makes 10 to 12 jars fireweed jelly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.4, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 24.9, Carbohydrate 109.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 100.1, Protein 0.1
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