Fireweed-Clover Honey

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 10 c. sugar
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. alum
  • 45 red clover blossoms
  • 45 white clover blossoms
  • 25 fireweed blossoms
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 30 red clover blossoms
  • 30 white clover blossoms
  • 18 fireweed blossoms
  • 10 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. alum

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash blossoms in colander to remove dust and bugs.
  2. 2
    Put blossoms in large pan with water and bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Cover and let steep for 10 minutes (like tea).
  5. 5
    Strain. Bring to a boil again, adding sugar and alum.
  6. 6
    Boil for 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    Pour into small, sterilized jars and seal.
  8. 8
    Yields 1/2 gallon honey.

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