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Lilac Jelly

Lilac Jelly: A Sweet Floral Delight for Your Breakfast Spread

Lilac Jelly is a unique spread that brings the essence of spring to your breakfast table, making it a must-try for flavorful delights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Canning Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 jars
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jelly Base
  • 4 cups Lilac Blossoms Use only the petals.
  • 4 cups Water For infusing lilac petals.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 4 cups Sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 1 packet Powdered Pectin Regular or low-sugar as preferred.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 cup Mashed Blueberries or Blackberries Enhances flavor and color.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Mesh Strainer
  • Heatproof Jar
  • Sterilized Jelly Jars

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gently pluck 4 cups of lilac petals from their stems and rinse lightly under cool water.
  2. Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the lilac petals in a heatproof jar and let steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the infused lilac tea into a saucepan using a fine mesh strainer.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and bring to a rapid boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add powdered pectin and boil for 1 minute.
  6. Gradually add 4 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved, then boil for an additional minute.
  7. Ladle the hot mixture into sterilized jelly jars, leaving about ¼ inch of headspace.
  8. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes or refrigerate for short-term storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

Use only lilac petals to maintain flavor; sterilize jars properly and adjust sugar to taste for a personalized jelly.

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