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3 Jars of pink peony jelly on a table.

Peony Jelly

Peony jelly is a fun and unique flower jelly recipe you must try this spring! It's so easy to make and has a lovely floral taste mixed with peaches and strawberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 1 minute
Total Time 36 minutes
Serving Size 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peony flowers
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 TBS. lemon juice
  • 1 box powdered pectin

Instructions

  • Rinse your peony flowers and remove petals. Make sure to check and remove any bugs that could be hiding in the flowers.
  • Place 2 cups of petals in a large canning jar and cover with 4 cups of boiling water. Cover and let them steep for 24 hours in your fridge.
  • The next day drain the peony flower liquid through a cheesecloth-lined strainer. You should have 3 1/2 to 4 cups of liquid. Add water to make up the difference.
  • Place the liquid in a large heavy-bottomed pot, add lemon juice, and pectin. Bring the mix to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sugar and return to a boil.
  • Boil for 1-2 minutes string to help keep the jelly from burning.
  • Remove your pot from the heat and skim off the foam.
  • Ladle into canning jars and process for 10 minutes in a water bath canner or place the cooled jars into your fridge for short-term use.

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