"....Your children shall be like olive plants all around your table." Psalm 128:3

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Redbud Jelly

Last year about this time , or a little later, I was in the midst of a jelly-making frenzy.

I made Rose Petal Jelly,  Honeysuckle Jelly, and Lavender Jelly,   But I never got around to making the one I really wanted to try: Redbud Jelly.

 So I made up my mind to give it a try this spring. And it's as delicious - and beautiful -  as I hope it would be. Although the Redbud is a member of the pea family, I promise the jelly does not taste like peas. ;) So if you have Redbud trees in your neck of the woods, give this recipe a try.


Redbud Jelly

Gather 4 c. Redbud blossoms, rinse them slightly, and place them in a heat-proof dish. 
Cover the blossoms with 4 cups boiling water. Cover the dish with a tight-fitting lid.
Let stand 24 hours.
Strain out flowers and squeeze out excess moisture to make 4 cups. You might have to add a little more water to make 4 cups.
Pour liquid into Dutch oven, and add 2 pkgs. powdered pectin and 8 T. lemon juice.
Bring to a boil.
Add 8 c. sugar all at once.
Return to boil and boil hard for one minute.
Ladle into clean jelly jars. 
Skim the foam.
Wipe rims and adjust lids and rings.
Process 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
Makes 8-10 jars.


And here's how mine turned out.....
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27 comments:

  1. AmyApril 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Redbuds are beautiful - I had no idea they were edible! That jelly is such a beautiful color, too.

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  2. LisaApril 3, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, Amy. :)
    Have a great day!

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  3. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    WOW you are one AMAZING mommy. My Mamaw makes the best muskidine grape jelly. I so need to give it a try, she keeps us stocked in Jelly all year.

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    1. LisaApril 3, 2012 at 5:30 PM

      Muskidine grape jelly?? I've have to look that one up and try it. Thanks for your sweet words, Tesha.
      Much love to you!

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  4. Jennifer HootsApril 3, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I'd love to smell that jelly, must be wonderful!

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    1. LisaApril 3, 2012 at 5:33 PM

      Jenn,
      The house smelled sooo good while I was cooking the jelly -as if there were redbud trees right in the kitchen! :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    This sounds incredible. I just need to find some redbud trees. I'm not even sure if they grow here in the North:)

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    1. LisaApril 3, 2012 at 5:34 PM

      We live in the South, Michelle, but I'm not sure if they grow anywhere else.
      Thanks for stopping in. :)

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  6. CanadagirlApril 4, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    That looks sooooooooooooo pretty and I could imagine it tastes lovely too. [o= You try the neatest things!

    Blessings and ((HUGS))
    -Mary

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    1. LisaApril 5, 2012 at 4:12 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, dear Mary.
      Hugs to you!

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  7. EverythingIam-blogspot.blogspot.comApril 5, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Lisa, I have a wonderful friend who makes jellies from everything just like you! I'm sure you bless your friends and family with the love you make with your food & crafts. Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

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  8. LisaApril 5, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I appreciate your sweet comments, Amanda. :) Thanks for stopping in!

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  9. PamelaApril 5, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I didn't know redbuds are edible. The thought of pea jelly makes me laugh. I love homemade jellies and jams.

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    1. LisaApril 5, 2012 at 12:42 PM

      Pamela, I never knew they were a member of the pea family til last year. Then my started walking through the Redbuds eating them up! :) And the blossoms are so bright and beautiful this year, I just couldn't resist giving the jelly a try. :)
      Have a blessed Resurrection week-end!

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  10. AnonymousApril 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Lisa,

    Thanks for your visit and encouragement on my post. I appreciate you sharing that scripture. Blessings.

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    1. LisaApril 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

      I'll be keeping you on my daily prayers. Hang in there, and hang onto Him!

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  11. PlainJaneApril 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Oh, that looks too pretty to eat, you are amazing!!! Unfortunately, we don't have redbuds up here, I don't think. I'll have to check. But I will have to try your rose petal & lavender ones. Yum!

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    1. LisaApril 5, 2012 at 4:39 PM

      The rose petal and lavender jellies are delicious, too! Enjoy! And have a blessed Resurrection week-end. :)

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    2. PlainJaneApril 5, 2012 at 5:07 PM

      Thanks Lisa, you too! Oh, and I checked, and no, we are too cold up here for the redbud. (sigh)

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  12. AnonymousApril 8, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Lisa, this recipe looks amazing! Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  13. LisaApril 8, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, Gina. :)

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  14. ♥ my diary♥April 9, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    nice post thanks for sharing...looking for to visit more...blessings

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  15. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for the recipe! I'm going to give this a try. :-)
    I see we have much in common. Thanks for visiting.
    Blessings,
    Anne♥

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  16. LisaApril 10, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Thanks for stopping by, Anne. Have a blessed day!

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  17. Shirley-AnnApril 11, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Thanks for sharing all your handiwork's Lisa! I love the fact that you can make these gorgeous things with plants straight from the garden - or other peoples gardens - LOL. That jelly is just the prettiest color!

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    1. LisaApril 11, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Shirley Ann..and for your sweet comment. :)

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