Common Blue Violet – Identification, Use, Folklore
Common blue violets (Viola sororia) are perennial wildflowers native to North America. These bright little plants are also useful for food and medicine.
Apple Blossom Jelly – A Fun Way to Use Crab Apples
I decided to give apple blossom jelly a try to make use of the local crab apple trees, and ended up with a unique treat. There are many wild apple trees in our area with small, bitter fruit. Since no one eats the fruit, blossom harvest doesn’t cause a problem with apple harvest.
How to Make Lilac Jelly (Yes, Lilacs are Edible)
Lilac jelly is one of the easiest flower jellies to make, because the lilac flowers are so abundant. They’re one of my favorite parts of spring, with their heady aroma filling the countryside. We had a bumper crop of lilacs this year. My neighbor commented that his lilac bushes so full of blossoms that he…
Dandelion Jelly – Easy Flower Jelly Recipe with Less Sugar
This easy dandelion jelly recipe uses less sugar than most flower jelly recipes, creating a light and delicious jelly. To make your dandelion jelly, you’ll need dandelion blossoms, water, lemon juice, sugar, Pomona’s Pectin and calcium water. (Calcium water is included in every box of Pomona’s Pectin). I like this recipe because it has no…