Dogwood Jelly

Name: Dogwood Jelly
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 80 tablespoons
Ingredients: 4 cups Kousa dogwood fruit; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons classic pectin; 4 cups sugar

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
80 tablespoons
Calories
41 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

Dogwood Jelly

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This Dogwood Jelly is made with the edible fruit of the Kousa dogwood tree. It is a bit floral and has a delicious, slightly tart flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 cups Kousa dogwood fruit
4 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons classic pectin see recipe notes
4 cups sugar

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Instructions

Prepare canning jars and lids by washing and heating them before starting the jelly. Get your canning pot on the stove preheating.
Wash the fruit well.
Cover the fruit with water (about 4 cups of water). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Notice the color will bleed from the fruit into the water.
Mash with a potato masher. The goal is just to smash the fruit enough get the flavorful juice out of the fruit, not macerate it.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solid pulp.
Cover the sieve with a few layers of cheesecloth.
Strain the juice again to remove some of the sediment.Don’t be too concerned if there is still a bit of sediment left.It won’t effect the flavor.
Place the strained juice in a stockpot with the lemon juice (You should end up with 5 or just over 5 cups of liquid). Mix the pectin with ¼ cup of the sugar. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
Then add the rest of the sugar all at once. Stir constantly until the jelly comes to a full rolling boil again. Boil for one minute. Remove from heat.
Ladle hot jelly into hot jars leaving ¼ inch headspace. Remove bubbles if necessary.
Wipe the rim of the jars clean with a damp paper towel to remove any debris.
Center the lid on the jar. Screw on the bands fingertip tight.
Process jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. After processing is complete, let jars rest in the hot water for at least 5 minutes so that they cool slowly. This will eliminate siphoning.
Remove jars to the counter and leave undisturbed for 12-24 hours until fully cooled. Check seals. Push down the center of the lids. If they flex, they are not sealed and should be stored in the refrigerator and used first.Store jars in a cool, dark place for at least one year.

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Notes

Makes five half pints.
You can make a low sugar version by substituting low sugar pectin and decreasing the sugar to 1-2 cups.
This recipe is great for a dogwood syrup, as well. Just cut the amount of pectin you use by half.
Altitude adjustment
0-1000 feet – 10 minutes
1000-3000 feet – 15 minutes
3000-6000 feet – 20 minutes
above 6000 feet – 25 minutes
Pro Tips
Ways to use it
The color of your fruit blooms will affect the color of the jelly. Use ripe, tender fruit.
Since the jelly is processed for more than 10 minutes, there is no need to use sterilized jars.
This recipe is fine for a water bath canner.
Use fruits that have not been sprayed with any chemicals, insecticides or inorganic fertilizers.
Dogwood jelly is delicious on toast or a bagel with butter. It will transport you back to spring in the middle of winter.
It makes an amazing peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Top a cracker or English muffin with some cream cheese and a dab of jelly.
Use it as a condiment for your grazing platters. It’s especially good with soft cheeses like brie, camembert, goat cheese or queso fresco.
Use it as a filling for your favorite desserts, such as, cookies, cakes and cupcakes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 41kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 0.004g (0%) Fat 0.04g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.001g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.001g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 0.04IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.03mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 80tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	41kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	0.004g	0%
Fat	0.04g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.001g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.001g	0%
Sodium	2mg	0%
Potassium	1mg	0%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	0.04IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	1mg	0%
Iron	0.03mg	0%