lilac jelly

How To Make lilac jelly

• Step 1
  Put blossoms in a large jar and pour boiling water over them.
• Step 2
  Let steep for 8 hours or overnight.
• Step 3
  Strain and squeeze flowers dry. You should have 2 1/4 cups of infusion. Add more water, if needed.
• Step 4
  Place infusion, lemon juice, and pectin in large heavy pot.
• Step 5
  Bring to a rolling boil.
• Step 6
  Add sugar, stirring.
• Step 7
  Return to boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Step 8
  Remove from heat. Skim off foam, if needed. Note: adding 1 teapoon butter before sugar cuts down foaming
• Step 9
  Ladel in hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Step 10
  Wipe rim, screw on lids.
• Step 11
  Put in water bath (warm to hot water) - be sure that water is 1 inch over jars.
• Step 12
  Process for 10 minutes.
• Step 13
  Remove and cool.
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