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Honeysuckle jelly tastes just like those childhood memories. #TexasHomesteader

Honeysuckle Blossom Jelly - Yields 4 Half-Pint Jars

This smooth jelly tastes just like those sweet blossoms you enjoyed as a kid. It's like childhood memories in a jar! It can be easily water-bath canned for 5 minutes and makes a delightful gift option too. #TexasHomesteader

Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Keyword blossom infusion, honeysuckle, jelly
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Steeping Blossom Infusion 45 minutes
Servings 4 Half-Pint Jars
Author www.TexasHomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Prepared Honeysuckle Blossoms
  • 2 Cups Boiling Water
  • 4 Cups Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 3-oz Pkg Liquid Pectin

Instructions

  1. To make an infusion, first prepare the flowers by removing the tiny green tip at the base of each blossom.

  2. Next, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan, turn the heat off. Add the honeysuckle blossoms & stir, then cover the pan. Allow them to steep for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    (note: I’ve refrigerated the cooled infusion containing the blossoms overnight, and although the infusion was dark green when I strained it, the jelly ended up golden yellow and even more intensely flavored…)

  3. Strain the flowers from the liquid. Measure two cups of the infusion and return it to the saucepan. (if volume boiled down in making the infusion you can add a little water to make up the 2 cups)

  4. Add lemon juice and sugar and turn heat to medium high, stirring constantly. Bring the infusion to a hard boil that won’t stir down. (220 degrees)

  5. Add liquid pectin and boil for one minute. Then pour into hot 1/2 pint canning jars. (Optional: You can Water-Bath can jars for 5 minutes to make jelly shelf stable or for gifts)

Recipe Notes

To Water-Bath Can:  Ladle jelly into hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4" headspace, wipe rim of jar to remove any drips and screw on canning lids. Place jars in boiling water of a water-bath canner for 5 minutes. Remove jars and place on a towel, out of drafts and allow to cool for 24 hours. After 24 hrs test the lids to make sure the jars are properly sealed.

NOTE: Leaving only 1/4" headspace as required with canning will yield you 4 full half-pint jars and 1 remaining jar about 3/4 full for your own enjoyment. Refrigerate that remaining jar and enjoy!