Recipe: Lavender Wine Jelly

Added By: Eira Alarches

Originated From: Shared by April
 
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup dried Lavender Leaves
2 1/2 Cup Boiling Water
4 1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup White Wine
A few drops of purple food color.
1/2 Bottle Liquid Pectin

Directions:

1. Sterilize jars - keep them hot. If using glasses, prepare paraffin. If using jars, prepare lids as manufacturer directs.

2. Pour boiling water over lavender and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain and measure 2 cups of this herb tea into saucepan. Stir in sugar, wine and coloring. Heat to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Pour in pectin and return to a boil. Boil hard for 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam.

3. Ladle through funnel into hot jars or glasses to 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe tops with a sterile cloth. Seal glasses with 1/8 inch layer of paraffin. If using jars, screw on tops.