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Rosebay Willowherb Jelly
Rosebay Willowherb Jelly is a traditional American recipe for a classic jelly or clear jam made from an infusion of rosebay willowherb (fireweed) flowers and lemon juice cooked to a syrup with sugar and set with pectin. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Rosebay Willowherb Jelly.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
15 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Makes:
4 jars
Rating: 
Tags : Wild FoodSauce RecipesUSA Recipes
The rosebay willowherb (also known as fireweed) is a very handsome plant with impressive infloresences. All parts of the plant are edible (except the seeds) and this recipe makes great use of the flowers to form a jelly (clear jam).
Ingredients:
2l
rosebay willowherb blossoms (remove all stems)
60ml lemon juice
1.1l water
2 packets powdered pectin
850g sugar
Method
Pick over and wash the rosebay willowherb flowers and add to a large pot. Add 60ml lemon juice and all the water. Bring to a boil and allow to cook for 10 minutes. Allow to cool then strain into a cool pan. Add the pectin, bring to a boil then add the sugar.
Return the mixture to a boil then boil hard for 1 minute. Take off the heat, allow to cool a little then pour into cleaned, sterilized jars that have been warmed in an oven set to 80°C. Top with a circle of wax paper, seal securely then allow to cool before storing.
