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2008-2010 Arcticulates ® Focusing on Alaska's Beauty Author: K. Fields ~ ~ Cooking in Alaska! ~ ~ Fireweed Jelly By K. Fields Ingredients: 10 Cups of Fireweed Blossoms 4 1/2 Cups of Sugar 2 Pkgs. of Pectin 1/4 Cup of Lemon Juice 4 1/2 Cups of Water Directions: Pick Blossoms, wash with cool water, measure out 10 cups and dump into large pot. Add Lemon Juice Add Water Bring to full boil. Boil for approx 10 minutes. When it has cooked enough the blossoms will turn to a grey looking color Strain the blossoms from the liquid, toss blossoms out Add the pectin to the saved liquid and bring to boil Add sugar and bring to full boil for about 2 minutes Pour hot liquid into clean jars and seal with ring jar lids. Process in boiling water for approx 10 minutes Let cool in water, remove jars and store for future eating K's tip: It won't hurt to leave a few blossoms in the jelly, it makes it pretty to look at. and will intrigue the person you choose to give it to for a gift. Fireweed jelly tastes wonderful on buttered bread, but even better on pancakes or french toast, or served with ham slices. ~K See also: Blooming Prosperity! Back to: Arcticulates' Home Page Digg This Please Hey! Please Stumble It! Add to Technorati Favorites Please Rate at Blogged! Mixx it Please! Engage This Please Kudo Me! You are welcome to comment in the box below. Please keep in mind that this is a child friendly site. Thank You! I look forward to meeting you and reading your thoughts.

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