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Step 1
Take 2 cups of violet flowers without stems and place them into a wide mouth canning jar. Pour 4 cups of boiling water over them. Allow the violet tea to cool and then place in the fridge to steep for up to 24 hours.
Step 2
Strain the violet tea through cheesecloth. You should have 3 1/2 to 4 cups of liquid. Pour this into a large saucepan.
Step 3
Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice to the tea. The colour will change from green to purple!
Step 4
Add 1 package of powdered pectin and bring it to a boil.
Step 5
Add 4 cups of sugar and return the jelly to a boil. continue boiling for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from the heat and stir and skim for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Pour into jelly jars leaving 1/4 inch of head space. Wipe the rims and add lids and rings.
Step 8
Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes or according to your altitude.
Step 9
Remove from the canner and place on a towel for 24 hours until the seals have set.