Elderflower Jam
Description
A winter preserve made at home. Elderflower jam will boost your immune system, ease inflammation, and become a favorite treat for children and adults alike. This jam is very easy to make. See the recipe. Serve it at the table or keep it in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Gather the elderflowers and rinse them under water to remove insects and dust.
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Step 2
2. Separate the flower heads from the stems. Then measure the flowers using a jar. For the recipe you need 1 full one-liter jar of flowers with no stems.
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Step 3
3. Cook a syrup from sugar and water. Pour the boiling syrup over the flower petals.
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Step 4
4. Let them cool for 12 hours.
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Step 5
5. After 12 hours, simmer the flowers for another 15 minutes. Then strain through cheesecloth or a sieve.
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Step 6
6. Then cook the resulting sweet syrup until it thickens; adjust the viscosity to your taste. I simmered it for 1 hour, and the volume reduced by half. The jam turned out chewy and thick.