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Lilac Jelly

Delight in Homemade Lilac Jelly – Sweet Spring in a Jar

Experience the enchanting taste of spring with homemade lilac jelly, capturing floral aromas in every jar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 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 Use only the petals, avoiding any green parts.
  • 4 cups Water Essential for steeping the blossoms.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Balances sweetness and helps pectin set.
  • 4 cups Sugar Adjust based on taste; low-sugar pectin can be used.
  • 1 box Powdered Pectin Use regular or low-sugar varieties.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lilac Jelly
  1. Harvest 4 cups of lilac blossoms, removing stems and green parts. Rinse the petals under cool water.
  2. Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the lilac petals and steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the lilac tea into a saucepan, discarding petals.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the strained tea, then sprinkle in the powdered pectin and heat over medium, bringing to a boil.
  5. Quickly add 4 cups of sugar once boiling, stirring until dissolved, then boil vigorously for an additional minute.
  6. Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace, and seal.
  7. Cool jars at room temperature until sealed and store in the refrigerator or freeze.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Use only freshly bloomed lilac petals and watch the steeping time to avoid bitterness. Test for doneness with a cold plate test.

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