Violets picked in spring make for an aromatic accompaniment that can be enjoyed all year round. Portion in small baby food jars and you've got lovely Easter gifts.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups violet petals
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 1⁄3 cups sugar
- 1 3⁄4 oz. (1 package) pectin
Instructions
Step 1
Gently rinse violet petals in running water. Place in a blender, along with lime juice and ¾ cup water. Blend to form a smooth purée and set aside.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, pectin, and ¾ cup water. Place over high heat and boil for 1 minute. Add to violet purée and blend 1 minute.
Step 3
Pour into clean, dry jars, cover, and store in the refrigerator. The jelly will keep for up to 3 months.
- Gently rinse violet petals in running water. Place in a blender, along with lime juice and ¾ cup water. Blend to form a smooth purée and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, pectin, and ¾ cup water. Place over high heat and boil for 1 minute. Add to violet purée and blend 1 minute.
- Pour into clean, dry jars, cover, and store in the refrigerator. The jelly will keep for up to 3 months.
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