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Borage Jelly

Delicious Borage Jelly: A Refreshing Twist from Your Garden

Borage Jelly is a delightful herbal spread that combines fresh cucumber notes, perfect for enhancing biscuits and toast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Canning Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Base
  • 1 cup Borage Leaves or Flowers Adds a fresh, cucumber-like flavor and bright color
  • 4 cups Water Essential for extracting the flavors of borage
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Balances the flavors and helps the jelly set
For Sweetness and Texture
  • 4 cups Sugar Sweetens the jelly
  • 1.75 oz Powdered Pectin Ensures the jelly sets properly

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Funnel
  • Sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Harvest and prepare borage by rinsing and finely chopping it.
  2. Steep the borage in boiling water for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Strain the borage tea into a pot and add lemon juice.
  4. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add powdered pectin and mix well until dissolved.
  6. Gradually add sugar while stirring until dissolved, then boil for an additional minute.
  7. Jar the jelly, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
  8. Canning is optional; process in boiling water for 10 minutes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gPotassium: 10mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Using fresh borage will provide the best flavor. Consider experimenting with other herbs for unique flavor combinations.

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