Description
This easy Elderflower Jelly (or Jam ) recipe captures the delicate and floral aroma of elderflowers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Cups of Elderflowers removed from the stalks
- 3 cups of Pectin sugar
- 3 cups of Apple Juice
- Juice of a lemon
Instructions
- Choose a sunny day to harvest your elderflowers, preferably in the morning when their scent is the strongest.
- Gently shake the flower heads to remove any insects and avoid washing them, as this can dilute their flavor. Instead, inspect them carefully and clean if necessary. On the other hand, if you want to wash them, just shortly run them under running water.
- Snip the flower heads just below the blossoms, removing as much of the green stems as possible.
- Place the elderflower heads in a large bowl and pour the apple juice over them.
- Add the lemon juice to the bowl. Or you can add the juice while making the jam too.
- Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it sit for 24-48 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
- After infusing the flower, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pot. Discard the spent flowers.
- Add the pectin sugar to the pot and stir well to dissolve. In case you are using normal sugar and adding pectin separately, follow the instructions on the pectin package.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches a thick, jam-like consistency. You can test this by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate; if it gels and holds its shape, then it’s ready to be bottled.
- While the jam is simmering, sterilize your jars and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes.
- Carefully ladle the hot jam into the sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
- Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue, then seal with the lids.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure a proper seal.
- Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely. You should hear a “pop” as the lids seal.
Notes
Elderflower Jelly (or Jam ) Serving Tips
Elderflower Jam is a versatile and delightful treat. We spread our elderflower jelly on our homemade bread toasts, scones and pancakes. Other possible uses are to use it as a filling for cakes and pastries.
- Prep Time: 48 Hours
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Category: Jams & Jellys
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25