Hibiscus Jelly Recipe

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Hibiscus Jelly
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup flor de jamaica dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 lemon , juice (about 4 tbsp)
  • 1 3/4 oz dry pectin
  • 5 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled will give a nice kick
  • 4 cardamom pods, crushed , will give warmth
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Directions:

  1. Steep dried blossom in boiling water off heat adding any optional ingredients if using. Steep for 1-2 hour over night is fine.
  2. Prepare boiling water canner and lids and jars.
  3. Strain steeped liquid twice the second time through a coffee filter. Discarding solids.
  4. Place all ingredients but the sugar in a large heavy pot bring to a rolling boil.
  5. Add sugar and return to a rolling boil.
  6. Ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rims clean and apply lids and bands.
  7. Process in a hot water bath covered by 1-2 inches of water for 10 minutes.
  8. Shut off flame for 5 minutes.
  9. Remove without tilting the jars.
  10. Set on a flat surface in a draft free place 12-24 hours.
  11. Remove bands and wipe jars.
  12. Label and store in a dark place for 1 year.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 739.5 Kcal (3096 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 34.47mg 1%
Potassium 117.59mg 3%
Total Carbs 187.59g 63%
Sugars 171.4g 686%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 6%
Protein 0.13g 0%
Vitamin C 43.3mg 72%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 22.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.76 Kcal (769 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 8.56mg 1%
Potassium 29.22mg 3%
Total Carbs 46.62g 63%
Sugars 42.59g 686%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 6%
Protein 0.03g 0%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 72%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 5.7mg 2%

* 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

  • 14.5
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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