Rose Scented Geranium Jelly

We have had such a hot and dry summer.  Luckily my herbs and flowers seem to have made it through.  Most of them anyway...I won't mention the ones I lost due to the weeds taking over....ahhem...

So I thought I would try to preserve some of these gorgeous flavors.

Rose Scented Geranium Jelly.....

summer in a jar........or..the end of summer in a jar........

     I just made a batch of this delicious jelly the other night.  I love the way it looks almost as much as I love the taste. 

    I cut out some burlap squares, put rubber bands around the top to anchor the burlap, covered the rubber bands with a piece of sage green raffia then cut out a tag from scrap booking card stock.  Pretty cute huh?  You can find them in my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/81315123/herb-jelly-rose-scented-geranium 

Just in case you want to try to make some for yourself....here is the recipe

Rose Scented Geranium Jelly

This is a two day process so be sure to allow yourself sufficient time.....

 INGREDIENTS

4 CUPS ORGANIC APPLE JUICE

20 OR SO SCENTED GERANIUM LEAVES-WASHED AND DRIED

5 CUPS SUGAR

3 TABLESPOONS FRESH LEMON JUICE

3 OUNCES LIQUID PECTIN

STEP 1

Combine apple juice and geranium leaves in saucepan and simmer on a LOW boil for five minutes.  Remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature. (At this point I use a potato masher to gently smash the leaves to release more flavor.)

Drain leaves from apple juice.

Cover and store in the fridge for 24 hours.  This step can actually be done several days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

STEP 2

Prepare and sterilize your lids and jars.  We don't want anybody getting Salmonella.......



1.. Combine the juice mixture, sugar, and lemon juice in 8 qt. pan.  Boil over high heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently. 

2..Add the pectin.  Return the mixture to a boil, timing it for 1 minute exactly. 

3..Pour the jelly into clean jars, leaving 1/4 inch of head space.

4..Process in a boiling water bath canner for 5 minutes.  (Time starts after water has returned to a boil)

5..Let the jars cool, check for seals, label and store in a dark cool place for a few days so the flavors can marry.

                                                          

                                                        Enjoy!