Friday, March 30, 2012

White Grape Jelly With Hibiscus Flower



I am so happy with the way this turned out! I bought some edible hibiscus flowers that were canned in syrup online, and basically followed the directions for my layered jelly.

The difference was that both layers were made with white grape juice, but you could make one of the layers purple if you preferred. Also, when pouring the first layer, I added a hibiscus flower to the jar. The reason there are two layers is because the flowers float in the jelly and I didn't want the flower at the top. I'm now trying to figure out if there is a way to stick the flower to the bottom of the jar and then filling with jelly. So far, I can't think of any way.

I rinsed the flower well because it is packed in what looks like beet juice and I didn't want the jelly to get cloudy. After the first layer sets, just add the second layer and process/seal.

Here is what it looks like after the first layer is done.



This is actually fairly simple, it just takes two batches of jelly. However, your yield is twice normal so 'it all comes out in the wash.'



There are a LOT of possibilities with layering jelly and jams, I think I have just scratched the surface. I THINK this is a unique idea, because I am unable to find anyone else doing it on the web. Anyway, I am pretty happy with it!

4 comments:

  1. That is stunning!
    Beautiful, thank you for sharing :)
    Carolyn

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  2. This is fantastic! Could use use some unflavored gelatin dabbed on the bottom of the flower and allow to set on the bottom of the jar? Then try to pour the jelly? Wonder if I could use a rose?

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  3. This is coooooooooooooooooooool!

    Unflavored gelatin will prolly melt when you pour in the jelly. My idea: make the first layer very, very thin and the second layer very thick.

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  4. This is beautiful. Absolutely stunning. Pinning it!

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