Fireweed Jelly

Ingredients

• 8 cups of cleaned fireweed blossoms, packed
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 4 1/2 cups room temperature water
• 2 (1 3/4 ounce) packages pectin
• 5 cups granulated sugar
• hot sterilized jelly jar, for canning
• boiling water, for canning

Directions

1. 1

   Gather fireweed blossoms, then wash and measure out the 8 packed cups of cleaned ones.

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine the blossoms, lemon juice, butter, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour through a sieve then return liquid to pot and heat through to medium low. Discard contents of sieve.

4. 4

   Add packages of pectin, stir, and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add the sugar, stir well, and bring to a full boil. Let boil fully for 1 minute, then turn off heat.

6. 6

   Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.

7. 7

   Pour into sterilized jelly jars, leaving 1/4- inch head space.

8. 8

   Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Makes 10 to 12 jars fireweed jelly.