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Lilac Jelly

Lilac Jelly Bliss: A Simple Spring Delight for Your Table

Lilac Jelly captures the essence of spring with its vibrant floral flavor, perfect for breakfast or as a thoughtful gift.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly
  • 4 cups Lilac Blossoms fresh, whole blossoms without green parts
  • 4 cups Water for lilac tea
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh
  • 4 cups Sugar adjust based on pectin type
  • 1.75 oz Powdered Pectin follow package instructions for best results

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • jars for storage

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lilac Jelly
  1. Prepare Lilacs: Separate 4 cups of fresh lilac blossoms from their stems, ensuring only petals are used. Rinse gently under cool water.
  2. Make Lilac Tea: Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the lilac blossoms in a large bowl. Steep for about 10 minutes.
  3. Strain Tea: Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the lilac tea into a saucepan, discarding the leftover blossoms.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice to the strained tea and heat over medium. Stir gently until boiling.
  5. Add Powdered Pectin: Sprinkle in 1.75 oz of powdered pectin, stirring until dissolved. Boil for one minute.
  6. Add Sugar: Add 4 cups of sugar and stir until dissolved. Return to a vigorous boil for one more minute.
  7. Jar the Jelly: Ladle hot lilac jelly into pre-sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims.
  8. Process (Optional): Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes for long-term storage, or refrigerate after cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSugar: 12g

Notes

Ensure to use fresh blooms and discard any green parts to avoid bitterness. Adjust sugar according to pectin type for perfect texture.

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