violet jam
Violet Jam From Malhana Farm
Annette found a recipe for Violet jam the other day and recruited me to help with it. I don't know why. I think she thinks I need to get away from the computer screen.
Anyway I always welcome the chance to unwind on the farm, whether it's picking violets, feeding carrots to the horses or cracking up watching Annette call the cows down for dinner.
Here's a shot of Annette and Hera picking away under the 150+ year old maple tree.
You wouldn't believe how long it takes to pick 4 cups of violets 
The next step is to pour boiling water over the violets. I had to have a glass of wine to do that.
Then the violets steep over night.
Next add tons of sugar and lemons.
Look how beautiful the result is!
I had some for breakfast on a bagel this morning. It was absolutely delicious.
We're going to send some out to customers.
Annette's thinking about rose jelly next. What do you think?
Vermont Woods Studios online furniture (and jelly) store.
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