Violet jelly

In early spring when sweet violets abound & you can possibly bear to pick so many at once, it is a wonderful time to make a fragrant jelly. Pick yourself a good cup or two of fresh violets (no leaves). Give them a little rinse & shake off the water. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the flowers & leave them to steep for an hour or so, even overnight if you like. Squeeze the juice of a lemon in to the bowl & marvel as the colour changes. In a small saucepan stir a dsp of powdered gelatine…

Learn how to make beautiful purple violet jelly from the flower petals of wild violets.

If you're lucky enough to have sweet violets in your yard, then you absolutely must try this delicious recipe for violet jelly. It's like springtime in a jar!Continue Reading

You've probably seen the little purple flowers that pop up every spring, but never stopped to consider that they could yield the most beautiful violet jelly

For a beautiful jelly to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself, this one can’t be beat. It's impressive, but the floral flavor is also so refreshing. —Bernard Bellin, Franklin, Wisconsin

Did you know that you can eat those purple weeds" in your yard?? Learn to make a wild violet jelly with this simple recipe!

Learn how to turn violet flowers into homemade jelly with a delicious grape-like taste!

Learn how to turn violet flowers from your backyard into a delicious jelly that tastes like grape!

One of the first signs of spring is wild violets! Reveal in the season by making 4-ingredient Violet Jelly!