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Across the Fence:  Calicogirl, I want your Violet Jelly recipe!  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Jun 17 2009 : 05:36:16 AM
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Hiya...saw you mentioned this on Aunt Jenny's blog and wondered if you'd be willing to share with me. My baby girl's name, afterall, is Violet 
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2009 : 06:25:15 AM
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Of course Jonni 
I have also made a Violet Syrup using the infusion in place of water, lemon juice and sugar (simple syrup). I like to add it to lemonade or club soda along with ice cubes with pansies or violets in them :) Or make Italian Creme Sodas with it :)
Here it is:
Violet Jelly
1 quart violet blossoms (packed), you will want to look for blossoms that are opened
2½ cups boiling water
Cover and steep for 24 hours. You will want the color to be a darker blue, this will produce a very pretty color jelly. Strain the liquid through cheesecloth.
2 cups of violet infusion
Juice of 1 lemon (about ¼ cup, well-strained, clear)
1 box powdered pectin
½ teaspoon butter
4 cups sugar
Combine violet infusion, lemon juice, pectin and butter and bring to a rolling boil. Add sugar. Return to a rolling boil and time for 1 minute. Remove from heat and ladle into clean jelly jars. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Yield: 4 half pints
This makes a delicious and pretty jelly. Enjoy!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - Calicogirl on Jun 17 2009 6:50:30 PM |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2009 : 06:35:34 AM
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Thank you soooo very much! This will be wonderful for next Spring for easter baskets :) Our whole lower field is just full of Violets, so this will be easy for me to accomplish and it sounds just soooo lovely!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2009 : 6:51:47 PM
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Let me know if you girls try this. Wait until you see what happens when the lemon juice is added :)
**I forgot to mention in the recipe above, if you make the syrup add some lemon juice.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2009 : 8:27:11 PM
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That sounds so good!! I wish I had some violets growing right now. I know what the lemon juice does...it is fun to see with the rose jelly too!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2009 : 9:39:25 PM
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Oh Sharon that sounds good!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 06:58:14 AM
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If I dont grow violets myself, where could I get fresh ones to make this? Like do I just buy the potted violet plants somewhere? lol
Sorry this farmgirl isnt used to being quite so natural but oh I do love the sound of this and can't wait to see what it looks like!!
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 07:30:44 AM
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Jessie,
You can purchased potted violas (violets) at a nursery or garden shop. Hope this helps
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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Across the Fence: Calicogirl, I want your Violet Jelly recipe! |
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Calicogirl, I want your Violet Jelly recipe!
