Violet Jelly

Ingredients

2 c violets

4 c water

1/4 c lemon juice

1 box pectin

4 c Sugar

• Clean flower.

• Add flower to a quart jar adding 4 c boiling water making a tea. Allow to steep for 30 minutes.

• Add lemon juice and watch the magic that happens.

• Add liquid back to sauce pan either straining the flower or keeping it in the jelly.

• Add pectin and bring to a boil for 1 minute.

• Stir in sugar and bring to a boil for one minute.

• Place in jars.

These are so beautiful, the vivid color changing that the plant does throughout the process is truly breathtaking. These make a great gift.