BORAGE JELLY
For growers of borage add flowers to herbal vinegar as a dye and for a slight cucumber flavour.This is wonderful on cucumber tea sandwiches.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Jellies
Time 40m
Yield 7 half pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soak 6 cups of borage leaves and mint leave if using and flowers parts in a 4 cups of cold water overnight, drain and strain, pressing the liquid out of the leaves and flowers gently.
- Measure 4 cups of the liquid, add the lemon juice, and pectin.
- Put into a deep jelly kettle and bring to a rolling boil, then add sugar and stir to mix well.
- Stir and boil hard for 1 1/2 minutes, or until mixture sheets from a wooden spoon, skim, pour into hot clean 1/2 pint jelly jars. Seal the a water bath accordingly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1, Sodium 14.3, Carbohydrate 149.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 142.7
BORAGE CUCUMBER JELLY WITH GINGER
Made an othe batch of my Borage Jelly http://www.food.com/recipe/borage-jelly-381762 and added cucumber to bring out the cucumber in the borage and ginger for a kick. Nice on finger sandwiches. The leaves of the borage has hints of cucumber and the beautiful starflowers have hints of honey. This will lift up your spirits because it helps with depression and anxiety
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Jellies
Time 1h
Yield 80 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak 6 cups of borage leaves and mint leave if using and flowers parts in a 3 cups of cold water overnight in the refrigerator, drain and strain, pressing the liquid out of the leaves and flowers gently.
- Measure 3 cups of the liquid, 1 cup cucumber juice and the 2 tablespoons fresh ginger juice, lemon juice, and pectin.
- Put into a deep jelly kettle and bring to a rolling boil, then add sugar and stir to mix well.
- Stir and boil hard for 1 1/2 minutes, or until mixture sheets from a wooden spoon, skim, pour into hot clean 1/2 pint jelly jars. Seal the a water bath accordingly.
- Makes approximately 6-7 1/2 pints jars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.2, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 12.5
BORAGE CUCUMBER JELLY
I started making my basic Borage Jelly Recipe #381762 this year and decided to use one home grown cucumber to bring out the cucumber flavor of the borage. Nice for wedding shower brunch on finger sandwiches. Use as a sweetener add to hot tea serve hot or cool tea and add ice to serve cooled.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Jellies
Time 50m
Yield 84 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soak 6 cups of borage leaves and mint leave if using and flowers parts in a 3 cups of cold water overnight in the refrigerator, drain and strain, pressing the liquid out of the leaves and flowers gently.
- Measure 3 cups of the liquid, 1 cup cucumber juice, add the lemon juice, and pectin.
- Put into a deep jelly kettle and bring to a rolling boil, then add sugar and stir to mix well.
- Stir and boil hard for 1 1/2 minutes, or until mixture sheets from a wooden spoon, skim, pour into hot clean 1/2 pint jelly jars. You can add borage flowers to the jelly for garnish.
- Seal the a water bath accordingly.
- Makes 7 1/2 pint jars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 11.9
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BORAGE FLOWERS
Borage is a lovely garden plant, and both the leaves and the flowers are edible. I like to add them to this simple cucumber salad.
Provided by körnermamsell
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir together. Add sliced cucumber, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with borage leaves and borage flowers just before serving, as the flowers wilt quickly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 80.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BORAGE AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Borage flowers and leaves are edible. Because it is a tonic plant for the adrenal glands, borage provides an invaluable support for a stressful lifestyle. Borage is rich in minerals, especially potassium. Cooking time is chilling time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the cucumbers thinly.
- Salt lightly and set aside in a colander for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix the remaining ingredients, add the cucumbers to the mixture, and toss lightly.
- Garnish with borage blossoms.
- Chill for one hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 24.3, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.3
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