I mentioned Red Bud Jelly in my last Saturday on the Farm post. I was able to finish a batch yesterday. While I think the Red Bud flowers themselves taste like lettuce when eaten raw, the jelly has a fruity taste to it.
I used this Red Bud Jelly recipe. I was sure I had to packages of pectin left from last year. However, when I went looking, I only found one. So I had to cut the recipe in half. I got 5 jars and one little taster jar out of half the recipe. Since I had already made enough juice for a full batch, I put the rest of the juice in the freezer. I’m thinking it will be just fine for making the jelly after I get more pectin.
I like the Red Bud Jelly. Some of the kids liked it, one said he didn’t, but he’s only 11 so I forgive him. lol It has a light fruity taste. I thought I’d be able to taste the lemon juice, but I couldn’t.
If you have Red Buds blooming in your yard, or your neighbors yard, you might want to try eating the flowers. They are pretty in a salad, or make this jelly. Or if your like me, make your kids laugh by pulling a branch down and eating the flowers like it’s corn on the cob. lol
Inviting you the Carnival of Home Preserving on my blog today and every Friday. Hope to see you there. Laura Williams’ Musings http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2012/06/carnival-of-home-preserving-13-come.html