FIREWEED JELLY 
4 c. fireweed buds (packed)
4 c. water
4 c. sugar
2 pkgs. Sure Jell
2 1/2 capfuls lemon juice

Boil flowers in water until blossoms lose color. Add lemon juice and Sure Jell. Boil 1 minute. Add sugar and boil (rolling) 1 minute. Skim foam from top. Pour into hot, sterilized jars. Top with paraffin or lids.

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Fireweed Jelly
 #173062
 Jellymeister (Ontario) says:
Paraffin? I have not made this recipe but I would strongly recommend against using paraffin as a sealing mechanism because it is extremely difficult if not impossible to get it to seal because it shrinks as it cools. Use 2-piece snap lids - very reliable!

 

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