1. In an electric blender or food processor, blend 3/4 cup of water, the lemon juice and the violet blossoms until the mixture resembles a smooth paste. Slowly add 2 1/2 cups of sugar and blend until dissloved. 2. In a small saucepan stir the powdered pectin into 3/4 cup of water and boil for […]

GRATE THE LEMON CAREFULLY, avoiding the white area under the skin, which has a bitter flavor. Beat the egg yolks well and pour them through a strainer into a small non-corrosive saucepan. Then add the lemon peel, the lemon juice and the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Take care […]

Mix sliced apples and applesauce. Add sugar and seasonings. Cook all night or up to 12 hrs. on low. (I use a Crock pot). When finished, pile high on biscuits or homemade bread and freak out!!!

Cover pears with sugar; let stand for several hours. Squeeze lemons; drizzle a little lemon juice on ginger. Chop lemon rinds fine. When pears are ready, bring to a boil; add ginger root, lemon juice and rind. Turn heat low; simmer until pears are clear and very thick; stir gently to prevent sticking. Remove from […]

Combine all ingredients in a heavy pot. Add water to barely cover. Bring to a bo il, then cook over low heat until sauced. Melanie Schoenfeld

Peel, core and coarsely dice apples. Heat sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Add cranberries, apples and lemon peel. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until consistency of thick jam, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Stir in cassis to taste. Cool completely […]

Measure sugar and set aside. Do not reduce amount of sugar. Stir fruit pectin into juice and water, using a large pot, as the pot must not be more than 1/3 full to allow for a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down). Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring […]