Fireweed Jelly Recipe

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Fireweed Jelly
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Gather fireweed blossoms, then wash and measure out the 8 packed cups of cleaned ones.
  2. In a large pot, combine the blossoms, lemon juice, butter, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour through a sieve then return liquid to pot and heat through to medium low. Discard contents of sieve.
  4. Add packages of pectin, stir, and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the sugar, stir well, and bring to a full boil. Let boil fully for 1 minute, then turn off heat.
  6. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
  7. Pour into sterilized jelly jars, leaving 1/4- inch head space.
  8. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  9. Makes 10 to 12 jars fireweed jelly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 274.21 Kcal (1148 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.62g 1%
Cholesterol 0.68mg 0%
Sodium 6.33mg 0%
Potassium 66.2mg 1%
Total Carbs 69.36g 23%
Sugars 66.79g 267%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 0.62g 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 60.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.33 Kcal (726 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.39g 1%
Cholesterol 0.43mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 41.84mg 1%
Total Carbs 43.84g 23%
Sugars 42.22g 267%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 6%
Protein 0.39g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 38.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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