Preparing Fireweed Jelly

From:
http://www.plaincook.com/fireweed-jelly-Recipe-2008-02-25

Fireweed Jelly Recipe

February 25th, 2008 by alice

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 1/2cupsfireweed juice 2. 1teaspoonlemon juice 3. 1/2teaspoonbutter 4. 1 (1 3/4 ounce)packagedry pectin 5. 3cupssugar

DIRECTIONS
1. For fireweed juice:
Harvest about 8 packed cups of fireweed flowers. Rinse thoroughly and put in 2 quart pot.
Add just enough water to make water level just below top of packed flowers. (Juice should be a deep purple color when finished. If too much water is used in boiling process, juice will be a brownish color. More water can always be added after flowers are boiled to increase amount of juice.) Boil flowers in water until color is boiled out and petals are a grayish color.Ladel juice into jar through cheesecloth to strain.

2. Warm fireweed juice, lemon juice and butter on stovetop.

3. Add surejell, bring to boil and boil hard for one minute.

4. Add sugar and bring to full boil for one minute. Skim top of jelly.

5. Pour into pitcher(makes it easier to fill jars)and skim again.

6. Fill sterilized jars leaving 1/8 inch space at top. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.