In the midst of end-of-semester busy-ness, one recent Sunday afternoon I stole two hours to pick violet petals.
After letting them steep in water for a day, I simmered the concoction on the stove.
For my efforts, I have a stash of lovely violet jelly. The taste is subtle, but the color is anything but. I have plans for violet jelly cookies. Won’t that be the most delightful summer afternoon treat?
If, like us, you have yet to mow your lawn for the first time this spring, you may still be able to put up some violets.
What is your favorite flavor of spring?
Dale already mowed all my violets down!
Oh I totally spaced the violet jelly opportunity, but then again the painter’s dog probably peed on all of them so it’s just as well. Maybe I’ll have to find a local meadow for gathering some.
Very cool! We don’t have much in the way of violets around these parts. But that sounds like a lovely addition to homemade scones or maybe even a bit of yogurt.
Strawberry rhubarb pie says spring here. We’ve already made two. I love spring.
INTERESTING! I’ve never heard of this before.