Alaskan Fireweed Jelly

Experience the enchanting flavors of the Alaskan wilderness with this vibrant Fireweed Jelly. Delicately floral and beautifully pink, this jelly captures the essence of blooming fireweed, offering a unique condiment that can elevate breakfast spreads or add a touch of elegance to savory dishes.

Ingredients

🌸 2.5 cups fresh fireweed flowers, wild-harvested
💧 4 cups boiling water
🍋 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
🧈 0.5 teaspoon unsalted butter
🍮 3 tablespoons pectin, Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
🍚 3 cups granulated sugar, C&H® Pure Cane Sugar

Instructions

1- Prepare the Fireweed Infusion:

• Place approximately 2.5 cups of fresh fireweed flowers into a small white bowl.
• Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the flowers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
• Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to steep overnight in the refrigerator to extract maximum flavor and color.

2- Strain the Infusion:

• The following day, pour the steeped fireweed liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium-sized stainless steel saucepan.
• Press down on the flowers to collect as much liquid as possible.

3- Begin Heating:

• Place the saucepan on a high heat burner, such as a commercial kitchen range.
• Add 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the liquid and watch as it changes from purple to a vibrant pink.

4- Butter and Pectin:

• Add 0.5 teaspoon of unsalted butter to the saucepan.
• Using a whisk with a wooden handle, gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons of pectin until completely dissolved.

5- Boil the Mixture:

• Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Allow it to boil for about 1 minute until slightly more viscous.

6- Incorporate Sugar:

• Pour in 3 cups of granulated sugar.
• Continue whisking until it is entirely dissolved and the mixture appears shiny.
• Boil for another minute.

7- Consistency Test:

• To check for the correct jelly consistency, place a small amount of the mixture onto a chilled white plate.
• Put the plate in the refrigerator or freezer for about 1 minute.
• Afterward, check if the jelly has set to your desired consistency.

8- Canning:

• Carefully ladle the hot jelly into sterilized glass canning jars.
• Allow them to cool before sealing them using a standard water bath canning method.

Prep Time: 8-12 hours (including overnight steeping)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 8-12 hours
Servings: Various
Calories: Approximately 35 per tablespoon serving
Proteins: 0g
Fats: 0.01g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Equipment: Glass measuring cup, small white bowl, metal conical sieve/strainer (China cap style), medium stainless steel saucepan, metal whisk with wooden handle, metal spoon, small white plate, metal ladle, glass canning jars, commercial kitchen range, and refrigerator

Cooking Tips

• Lemon juice prompts a visual transformation and aids in setting and flavor enhancement.
• Adding butter helps to minimize foam during boiling.
• The cold plate test is an essential step to ensure your jelly sets perfectly.

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Alaskan Fireweed Jelly

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