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Daylily Jelly

Delightful Daylily Jelly: A Floral Twist for Your Table

Delightful Daylily Jelly is a unique floral preserve that captures the essence of nature and adds a creative touch to your meals.
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 day 12 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jelly Ingredients
  • 2 cups daylily blooms fresh flowers, preferably harvested in the morning
  • 4 cups boiling water ensure it's at a rolling boil
  • 2 cups sugar can substitute with alternative sweeteners
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pkg pectin follow package instructions carefully

Equipment

  • heatproof container
  • large pot
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • mason jars
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Harvest fresh daylily blooms in the early morning, rinse them gently and place them in a heatproof container. Pour boiling water over the blooms and cover the container to steep for 12 to 24 hours.
  2. Strain the infused water through a fine mesh sieve into a large pot, discarding the flowers. Measure the liquid and mix in sugar, lemon juice, and pectin.
  3. Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously until boiling. Boil for 1-2 minutes until the jelly thickens.
  4. Sterilize mason jars and lids by boiling them for 10 minutes. Pour the hot jelly into the jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace.
  5. Wipe the rims of the jars and seal with sterilized lids. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 36gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly harvested daylily blooms in the morning. Ensure jars are properly sealed to prolong shelf life.

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