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Farm Kitchen:  Violet Jellies!.. who is making theirs?  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 07:31:24 AM
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The recipe (for both jelly's, it seems) calls for one box of powdered pectin, or 3 oz. of Certo (liquid pectin). The liquid seemed a better deal to me because there were 2 three oz. packets inside for $3.65.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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N@n
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Hackett
Arkansas
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 11:49:53 AM
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Oh my, I have never seen such pretty jelly. My grandaughter's will love the hot pink jelly on their bisquits in the morning. I took home made bread and dandelion jelly and violet jelly to a ladie's night out thing last night and it was the hit of the evening. This morning it was back down to the son's house and I picked enough violets for three more batches of this beautiful pink nectar. Thanks so much for the idea. The simple things in life are indeed the most joyous aren't they.
Have a great weekend all my farm girl friends.
N@n
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 11:57:14 AM
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okay i didn't make voilet jelly-but i did make my very first batch of homemade raspberry jam. i have never done that before-i mabe 18 half pints. it sure did taste good in the bottom of the pan. i am going to start MJ's sourdough starter when i get some organic wheat flour. can't wait to try that!!!! i am so proud of myself-sorry had to boast a little
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 12:40:27 PM
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And that's a big negatory on the liquid pectin @ kroeger. Maybe Ace?
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 1:48:04 PM
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I was hoping that your Kroger was better than ours...they moved out the canning supplies for the charcoal, the Mgr. said :(....We got ours at Remke, a local grocery chain. Ace might have it, but definitely Walmart if there's one nearby you.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 6:32:00 PM
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OK...I finally got to go pick violets today and made some jelly. But mine isn't purple :( It's hot pink! Anyone else get hot pink violet jelly?
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 7:02:21 PM
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You ladies are such an inspiration to me! I cannot wait to go pick my dandelions tomorrow and make some jelly! Thanks! :)
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 7:25:33 PM
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It's amazing what people think when you tell them you made dandelion or violet jelly. What? Then you have to say it again. Really? Then they are so impressed. It's funny. Jelly from a weed? I am proud of myself too. Thank you to whoever came up with this. It's great. We will have some for breakfast in the morning. Yummy!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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OneCraftyBugger
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
R
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2010 : 04:18:42 AM
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Is it possible to buy violets someplace? I want to do this, but we live in a saburban area, between the land scapers who chemicaly treat the lawns and the dogs, well... wouldnt want to use the violets here even if I did see an over abundance of them.
If anyone would like to sell some, shoot me an email, would love to buy some
Oh happy day!
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2010 : 05:27:11 AM
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Onecraftybugger, I'm afraid if I sent them they would be all dried up by the time they got to you! I'd have no problem picking them and sending them to you though! Maybe a local garden supply? If not, and you'd like me to, I can pick some for you!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2010 : 06:08:58 AM
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Maybe you can put an ad on craiglist asking if any country folk around will let you come pick their violets?
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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OneCraftyBugger
True Blue Farmgirl
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USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2010 : 2:59:32 PM
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Meg, gosh that is sooooo nice of you to offer,and I would LOVE it, but as you said, by the time they got from Kentucky to Massachusetts they might not be so lovely... LOL
I am going to try the garden shop. I was telling my husband about this today when we went on our little road trip and we both agreed that we have never seen them for sale around here at a garden center, however we could have just over looked them.
Sobhan, criags list is a thought. Wish me luck :)
Oh happy day!
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 04:13:42 AM
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I did it!!! YAY! I only had pint jars, so, I canned it in those-I think it would be MUCH better suited to jelly jar or half pints, like the recipe calls for.
My jelly turned out Fushia! Not a true purple, but, it really turned a beautiful color.
Now here's my question: My jelly had millions of little bubbles in it. Did I cook it too long?
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 04:34:44 AM
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I learn something new everyday! I've never heard of violet jellies. And hear I am with all these pretty little violets in my yard. Glad I read this before I mowed the lawn today.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
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OneCraftyBugger
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
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USA
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 6:10:51 PM
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Huh! Isn't that weird!? I'll try stirring it more next time-it's still a GORGEOUS fuscia though! I think maybe steeping them longer will help with getting them a deeper purple, but, I think the color is beautiful anyway!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 7:47:58 PM
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I had to mow today. It just about made me sick. But first I ran out there and picked all the dandelions and violets I could get. I went ahead and poured the boiling water over the flowers and let them steep several hours. I then strained the flowers through a sieve and put the juice in quart jars in the fridge. Now how long will this last before it goes bad? I have to go back to the store to get more liquid pectin.
And the day before yesterday the front yard was full of dandelions. Yesterday I wanted some tea and went out there to pick some and there was not a one yellow flower. But today the yard is full again.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
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oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 8:01:03 PM
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| Found enough violets in my yard and made the infusion. It's blue, blue ,blue. Did yours look blue to start with? Have to find my jars and sterilize them. |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 9:10:24 PM
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Yes...it's very blue to start with until you put the lemon juice in and then it instantly changes color. It's beautiful!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 04:11:58 AM
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I read that the dandelion infusion will last 24 hours in the fridge. I have to run to the store myself and get more of the liquid pectin! Does anyone add the food coloring, or do you just go with what God made it?
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 04:34:57 AM
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Thanks Teresa. I don't add color. I like God's colors best.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 06:44:42 AM
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What a weekend for the Violets!!! I put up 30 1/2 pint jelly jars this week (all while working full time!). Jus and Violet were my "pickers" and he would boil the water to steep the flower heads, and I would come home and strain the infusion and start on the batch from the previous day. We could STILL make about 30 more pints, I think. I think I definitely prefer the liquid Certo to the powder, it just makes a lighter, clearer jelly.
Last night, we had friends over for an engagement party, and Jus decided he was going to make Violet Vodka tonics for cocktails, so he made a simple syrup Saturday night and we sampled it (without the Vodka) and had Italian sodas with the violet syrup. What a pretty, pretty drink!!! Even our little (real live) Violet had her own. She loved it!!!
We gave our good friends some jelly Friday night and they just couldn't believe how cool it was. Tom kept saying, "yeah, I know the color is violet, but what's it made of?"
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 07:36:15 AM
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I made some too this weekend with the liquid Certo. Mine has a slightly grape taste. Is that what yours tastes like too??
I agree, it is gorgeous & very clear.
I buy these $1 candles at the dollar store that come in these teeny canning jars, burn the candle, clean out the jar & then use these for my jellies.
Sounds like Violet had a special treat! |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 1:21:08 PM
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My violet jelly has sort of a berry taste to it! Almost strawberry-melon. Isn't that funny!?
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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Farm Kitchen: Violet Jellies!.. who is making theirs? |
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Violet Jellies!.. who is making theirs?
