Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the flowers by removing the small green part on the end of the bloom without removing the stamen, or else the nectar will be lost.
- Once the flowers are prepared, boil 4 cups water and pour it over the flowers. Be sure to use a heat safe bowl or jar for this.
- Let the flowers steep for at least two hours to make the infusion.
- While the flowers are steeping prepare the canning jars and lids by washing them in hot soapy water. Keep the jars hot until you fill them.
- After the flowers have steeped for at least two hours, strain them through a mesh strainer or cheese cloth.
- In a heavy stock pot, combine 3 3/4 cup honeysuckle infusion (if you don't have enough you can add a bit of water), 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 6 Tbsp powdered pectin.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add 4 cups sugar and return to a rolling boil.
- Boil for one minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Fill hot jars with honeysuckle jelly leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Wipe rims with a clean cloth. Put the lids and bands on the jars.
- Put the jars in the refrigerator to cool. Once cooled, they can be moved to the freezer for longer storage.
- Enjoy!
