Lavender Jelly
Cheesecloth
4 TB dried lavender
4 TB powdered pectin
3 C apple juice
2 TB lemon juice
3 C brown sugar
Line a small sieve with double thickness of cheesecloth. Cut a 5 inch
square of cheesecloth, put lavender flowers in the center and tie up ends to form a small bag. In a 6 quart saucepan, combine pectin and apple juice, stirring until pectin is dissolved.
Set the pan over high and bring to a boil stirring constantly. Stir in the
lemon juice and sugar and drop in lavender bag. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring
constantly Remove bag. Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve into
sterilized empty baby food jars. Makes 3-8oz jars
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