Ever made Redbud Jelly? Its so easy and taste SOOOO GOOOD! You can substitue any wildflower (dandelion, violets etc) in this recipe. Give it a try if you've never experienced the flavor of some good ole homemade Redbud Jelly!!!!
*Go out and pick yourself a big bowl of redbud flowers.
*Rinse in a collander in your sink after soaking for 24 hours.
Ingredients
IT IS ALMOST TOO EASY TO MAKE...FIRST SOAK FOR A LEAST 24 HOURS AS INSTRUCTED
2 to 3 c redbud blooms (flowers)
2 c boiling water this will make a Redbud "Tea"
AFTER SOAKING 24 HOURS, TO THE 2-CUPS OR SO OF THE REDBUD EXTRACT ADD
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp sure jell powdered pectin
2 c sugar (or sugar substitute)
Directions
1. Place 2 cups (up to 3 cups) of rinsed redbud flowers in a jar and just barely cover with approx. 2 cups of boiling water. They will float, so push them down a couple of times. Cover, let stand 24 hours. After they cool to room temperature, stick them in the refrigerator. After 24 hours strain and discard the blossoms.
2. To the 2 cups of the redbud extract, add 2-T of lemon juice, and 3-T of 'Sure Jell' powdered pectin. Bring to a boil and add 2 cups sugar and bring back to a rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute. Pour into jelly glasses and seal.
3. NOTE Try making this with Splenda or Stevia (or what ever sugar-substitute you use) and make it Diabetic Friendly.
4. ALSO a note of caution-check the Sure Jell instructions for how much to use if you're not using sugar, but Splenda or another sugar-free sweetener. It may take more to gel.Enjoy!!!!! For this and more recipes follow me on facebook
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