by Nancy
8 c. fireweed blossoms (no stems)
1/4 c. lemon juice
4 1/2 c. water
2 pkgs Sure Jell or other powdered pectin
5 c. sugar
Pick, wash and measure 8 cups of fireweed blossoms. Add lemon juice and water. Boil 10 minutes and strain. Take strained juice and heat to lukewarm. Add pectin and bring to a boil. Add sugar and bring to a full boil. Boil hard for 1 minutes. Pour into hot, clean jars and seal. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
~Fireweed was plentiful around our Alaska home. When it was blooming, the fields were a beautiful magenta color. This jelly is also a beautiful magenta color.
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