dandelion/forsythia jelly

How To Make dandelion/forsythia jelly

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  Pick 6-8 cups of forsythia and dandelion blooms, just the blooms. Boil enough water to cover them and pour over blooms, let steep for 2 hours. The more dandelion blooms you have the more rich yellow the color and the pollen boost will be, 1 part dandelion 2 parts forsythia blooms is a mix
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  Invert saucer over bloom tea and set in fridge over night for at least 24 hours, I've actually let them go for 48hours with no bad effects.
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  Strain through wire collie der and squeeze out tea from blooms, discard blooms. Strain liquid through coffee filter or a couple of folds of paper towels. Add enough water to equal 8 cups.
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  In a large pot put liquid (tea), lemon juice, and all of the pectin, bring to a boil.
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  While liquid is boiling, prepare jars (this should make 13, 1/2 pint jars).
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  Once liquid boils, add honey and sugar, bring back to a boil and reduce heat to a low boil for at least 30 min.
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  Ladle into jars leaving 1/4 inch head space, and put on lids as you go. Process in a water bath for 10min, or not, I've done it both ways and had this seal and stay sealed for years. Your choice!!! Enjoy!
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