I just looked out the window this sunny June morning and was pleasantly surprised to see the peonies are in full bloom! I’m not sure why I should be surprised; after all, these peonies have been growing and blooming for at least 50 years.
As some of you may recall, my mother in law and I were quite close. So when she passed away, it didn’t feel right to just walk away from her house and yard without preserving some of her plants that she so lovingly cared for all of her years. I couldn’t leave her lilac tree that she had rooted from her own mother’s English garden nor could I leave the many beautiful peonies that bloomed all around her yard each year. Unfortunately the lilac tree did not transplant well and is no more. However the peonies have all taken root, so to speak, and as you can see, are flourishing.
As lovely as the peony’s blossoms are, they sadly do not last very long. So how to save the beautiful pink colours and sweet smell of Spring ? Why not preserve them! And that’s exactly what I’ve done here today.
I went in search of Peony Jam and Jelly recipes. Yes, I was surprised that there are several out there on the Internet but after trying a few recipes, and failing miserably, I have decided to post my own recipe. I never post a recipe unless I have thoroughly tested the measurements and ingredients out.
Take a look on my Pages under Not So Traditional Foods If you decide to grab a few peony blossoms and make the jelly, please send me a note and let me know how you made out and what you think.
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