| Author |
Farm Kitchen:  Violet Jelly- Success!!!!!  |
|
|
Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 10:22:52 AM
|
It turned out great! Such a pretty color. It is really yummy on shortbread. :) Next will be Dandelion Jelly, when they come up. And boy do I always have a good crop of those!
That's the project of the day. I will be using Aunt Jenny's recipe. I haven't never made it before, but looking so forward to it. My mom said her grandma use to make it every spring.
I'm thinking Violet Jelly, shortbread and tea this afternoon.
I wear my cape around my waist.
#440
http://myfeetaredirty.blogspot.com
http://www.turnerhilltea.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - Julia on Mar 17 2011 8:48:43 PM |
|
|
embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 11:42:56 AM
|
Julia sounds absolutely lovely!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~Gandhi
embchicken.blogspot.com |
 |
|
|
forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 5:32:19 PM
|
Oh my gosh! You have violets already! I was just thinking today...I can't wait! We still have snow on the ground. But..my jars are ready  Let us know how it turns out.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
|
|
|
Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
|
|
Sunflower64
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Janie
Canton
Ohio
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 7:10:34 PM
|
Julia,
I've always wanted to try making violet jelly, have fun! Let us know how it turns out?
Janie
"The country way of life is the closest thing to heaven" |
|
|
|
mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 7:15:25 PM
|
I am so jealous! I made my first violet jelly last year and it was beautiful and delicious. I used violets from the yard next door because it was a foreclosure property and now I have a neighbor who will spray for weeds for sure! Nice to have a neighbor, boo to killing off my violet crop. Oh well, I have plenty of dandelions!
Prayer costs nothing, but is worth the most. |
|
|
|
Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
|
|
forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 09:04:11 AM
|
Oh, I know I will want to try that too! That's something we have a bumper crop of..along with violets. Every day..a little less snow.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
|
|
|
walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 03:29:27 AM
|
We don't have our violets yet, and I still have some jelly left over from last year! (I made dandelion AND violet jelly) It's always a great seller at craft fairs, and is so fun-it also makes great gifts. Can't wait to see how it turns out this year!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
|
|
|
Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 03:34:07 AM
|
share the recipes????
sugar free version????
thanx and hugs!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
|
|
|
Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 4:20:15 PM
|
Hey Margo, here is Aunt Jenny's recipe.
1 quart violet blossoms packed
2 1/2 cups boiling water, pour over violets and let steep 24 hours.
Strain
To 2 cups of the infusion add the juice of 1 lemon (1/4 cup, strained), 1 box of powdered pectin and 1/2 teaspoon of butter. Bring to a rolling boil.
Add 4 cups sugar, return to boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat, fill and cap jars. Process for 10 mins. Yummo! It is really good on shortbread!
I wear my cape around my waist.
#440
http://myfeetaredirty.blogspot.com
http://www.turnerhilltea.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
| |
Farm Kitchen: Violet Jelly- Success!!!!! |
|
Violet Jelly- Success!!!!!
