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Flower Jelly

Delightful Flower Jelly Recipe for Flavors of Summer

This delightful flower jelly, made with red clover, captures the essence of summer in every jar.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Infusion Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Desserts
Calories: 60

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Base
  • 2 cups Fresh Red Clover Blossoms Choose vibrant, freshly picked blossoms.
  • 2 cups Water Heat near boiling to extract flavor.
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 package Pectin (Sure-Jell) For natural alternative, try homemade apple pectin.
  • 3 cups Sugar Adjust for sweetness preference.
For Flavor Variations
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint Add for extra freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For a warm, comforting twist.

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Quart jar

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering your fresh red clover blossoms, ensuring they're clean and properly trimmed. Place the blossoms in a quart jar, filling it almost to the top. Next, heat water until it's close to boiling, then pour it over the clover blossoms in the jar. Loosely cover the jar and let it steep for 24 hours.
  2. After steeping, strain the infused water into a separate bowl, discarding the solid clover remnants. The resulting liquid should have a lovely pink hue.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 cups of the strained clover-infused water with freshly squeezed lemon juice and pectin. Stir well to dissolve the pectin completely. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  4. Once boiling, gradually stir in your desired amount of sugar while continuously stirring to ensure it's fully dissolved. Return the mixture to a rolling boil for one minute.
  5. Carefully pour the hot jelly into clean jelly jars, filling each jar to the recommended fill line. Securely seal the jars and let them cool to room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 5mgSugar: 14gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

Consume the jelly within a month for the best flavor and freshness. Store in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.

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