Lavender Jelly
3-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dried lavender flowers
juice of one lemon
1 box Sure-Gel
4 cups sugar
In a large pan bring water to just a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in dried lavnder flowers. Cover and let steep for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a deep kettle or pot discarding the lavender slowers.
Stir in lemon juice andSure-Gel. Continue stirring untilSure-Gel is thoroughly dissolved.
Over high heat, bring mixture to a hard rolling boil.
Add sugar all at cone and stir to dissolve. Bring back to full rolling oil and let boil for 2 to 4 minutes.
Testing for jelly thickness. Transfer to hot sterilized jars. Yields 5 half-pints