Magical Spruce Tip Jelly Recipe with 4 Simple Steps
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A sweet and tangy jelly made from spruce tips, perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese.
- Author: Cannedmany
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: North American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups fresh spruce tips
- 4 cups water
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered pectin
- Rinse the spruce tips and remove any brown parts.
- Bring water to a boil, then add spruce tips and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into a large pot, discarding the tips.
- Add lemon juice and pectin, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Stir in sugar and boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Notes
- Use fresh, young spruce tips for best flavor.
- Let jelly cool completely before storing.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or can for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg