Kudzu Jelly

Kudzu Jelly

Ingredients:
2 cusp firmly packed kudzu blossoms
4 1/2 cups water
4 or 5 cups granulated sugar
1 box Sure Jell (fruit pectin)

Directions:
Rinse the freshly gathered kudzu blossoms.
In a saucepan, bring the blossoms and water to a boil. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, until
blossoms are faded in color and the liquid is a deep lavender color. Strain in a colander and discard the
blossoms.
Pour liquid through a jelly bag or cheesecloth. Use 4 cups of the kudzu liquid with sugar and fruit
pectin, following instructions on pectin package.
Yields about 6 cups jelly.
Kudzu Jelly 230
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