Hibiscus Jelly Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the water, flowers, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved then strain through a fine strainer. Let juice cool and then chill in refrigerator until needed.
• Serving Suggestions: This juice is great alone or mixed with other juices or cocktails.
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Steps:

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

Steps:

• Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in the hibiscus petals, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Reduce heat to medium-low, and gently simmer until the water has turned a deep red, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Stir the chopped piloncillo into the hibiscus water until dissolved, then set aside to cool 15 minutes. After cooling, strain the warm liquid into a 1 gallon pitcher through a wire mesh strainer. Squeeze as much liquid from the petals as you can, then discard the petals. Stir in the white sugar until dissolved, then pour in enough cold water to fill the pitcher. Serve immediately or let stand overnight for best taste.