How to Make Clover Jelly - Foraging on the Homestead

[@jackienoel2864]

I didn’t know this was possible!! When I was little we just made necklaces out of clover! Thought we were very fancy!! 😀 The jelly is so pretty!

[@leannmendoza3854]

My mom would send us kids out into the meadow when she saw that the clover heads were large and fully bloomed. We'd each have an icecream bucket to fill with the largest, juiciest clover blossoms and then she'd make clover jelly. We called it honey because it was so sweet and sticky! She's been gone for 26 years now and I don't know where her recipe has gone, but now that I have found this video, I'm anxious to try it and bring back some childhood memories. 💜 Thanks so much!

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

What a great memory to have!

[@BeeBabbles]

I have a batch in the canner at the moment. So fun

[@leahness3588]

The clovers all taste different. The white tastes like honey.❤

[@leahness3588]

If it's too warm in my house sometimes it will start to ferment, after it cools I put it in the fridge overnight.

[@carolynsinyard1306]

We have a yard full of clover and I will make some of this jelly. You are a great teacher. Praying continually for your daughter.

[@woodsie5796]

Needed this! Making dandelion, violet, and forsythia! Once our clover comes up, I'll do that too!! I keep pray'n for you and yours; especially the healing of your daughter. I wish I could give something but I can't at this time; the only thing I can do is pray. Blessings to you all! 🥰

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you! Prayers hold great value in this house. ;)

[@woodsie5796]

@@CosmopolitanCornbread Shabbat Shalom!

[@lindacaldwell6251]

I made dandelion jelly for the first time in my life and I was blown away! I am making clover next!

[@leahness3588]

Yeah!!! You will love it.....I do.❤💜❤💜

[@acerpalmatum6446]

I'm in Alaska and clover is blooming right now. Will make this tomorrow. Thank you!

[@deb3bee]

My sister-in-law use to make kudzu jelly using the flower. It was some of the best jelly I’ve ever had.

[@faithhopelove7286]

Yum! Must try this... thank you for sharing. 💐🕊

[@kimberlyscrivner9373]

Just beautiful!

[@Monkchip]

Great video! There's so many blossoms out there right now! This jelly oughta be awesome 👍. Thanks again!

[@ericawaymaster2919]

I have never heard of this but it sounds very good.

[@sabrinadrabing595]

Beautiful jelly!

[@chrisb5391]

This is the first I've heard of clover jelly, but it looks really good. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

[@sarahcourtney1658]

Cool! My backyard is clover heaven this year..gotta try this!

[@gretchenarrant8334]

I made the white clover jelly. Earthy tasting but good. I have dandelion tea ready to make dandelion jelly. Can't wait to see how that works. Thanks fir sharing

[@COWELLGIRL]

Beautiful

[@his-sweetie]

Thank you for sharing. It's a beautiful jelly and I bet it's very yummy!😊 I have been pondering making some violet jelly.

[@cheryleroussin4750]

I made your honeysuckle jelly and I loved it. So now I’m absolutely going too make this clover blossom jelly. Thank you for the recipe.

[@stephaniemckee-akafarmgirl]

I’m going to try this! 🥰 thank you for sharing!

[@sharonhuelsman]

I’m definitely trying this. I have a ton of clover in my yard (but no blossoms yet). I made dandelion honey a few weeks ago for a friend of mine who is vegan.

[@AB-hb6ot]

😍 Me looking at 1/4 acre backyard COVERED in clover blossoms 😁

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Oooooo!!!! 😍

[@annabanana1113]

I've made clover jelly the past 2 years-love it!!

[@JudiStitches]

Looks yummy!

[@HollysHobbyHomestead]

Had to find the video about the honeysuckle jelly after your video this week where you mention it. I have 3 or 4 honeysuckle bushes in my yard. I was thinking of using for tea or a body product but really like the idea of jelly.

[@bevballard7516]

Bet this taste amazing.

[@lindamiller8001]

Oh this sounds yummy... can't wait to make it. TFS. Continued prayers for you and your family.

[@suedalimonte7863]

Looks so good

[@FermentedHomestead]

We used to love those when we were kids, this recipe looks so good!

[@peggyoconnell3733]

I really love this video and want to collect clover blossoms to make this jelly!

[@susieq9908]

Looks good

[@kimberlyblake8705]

I'm excited to try this! I've seen dandelion jelly before, but not clover.

[@Rainygirl9058]

Do you make Dandelion jelly? Your recipes are AMAZING! Would love to see your recipe for dandelion jelly ❤

[@Rainygirl9058]

P.S. I made your purple clover jelly and it was absolutely Flawless!!!❤❤❤

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I’m glad you liked the clover jelly! I have not done dandelion yet. So far I haven’t lived anywhere with enough of them to harvest.

[@mccoolfarmandgarden]

I know what I’m doing next!

[@MoonFireGypsy]

Going to pick clovers right now…..

[@teresakeith5539]

How would you describe the flavor of this jelly?

[@alexandraderry7086]

Wonderful! Can you also use dried white clover blooms for this too?

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I would think so, but I have never tried it

[@kaymatthews7209]

Just curious if you can put the information for the gal that makes the beautiful pottery mugs , I think I used to follower her on Instagram but I can't find her . Love your channel 😍

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Yes, the artist who makes my mugs is Two Ridges Pottery. Her instagram: instagram.com/tworidgespottery/

[@Alicia652]

Constance, I tried my hand at making the Honeysuckle Jelly recipe you have on your website. I have a few questions. I know you are busy and may even still be in OK so if you don’t get back to me right away, I understand. In the recipe it says to boil the 4 cups of honeysuckle blossoms with 4 cups of water for 20 minutes. I kept having to add more water during the boiling process because it was about to boil away. Also, when the 20 minute was up and I strained the blossoms and the liquid, there was not 4 cups of the “tea” left. I didn’t add anymore water to this, but in hindsight I am thinking I probably should have. When I added the sugar after bringing the tea, pectin and lemon juice to a boil for one minute, there was almost not enough liquid to dissolve the sugar. And when I ladled up the jelly, I only got (4) half pints of jelly. After watching this video on making clover jelly, I am thinking I should have added enough water to make 4 cups with the tea added to it. My jelly tasted very tart and it was pretty think before I processed it in a hot bath. It had a good flavor, so I will try this again. Also, just curious if the honeysuckle jelly could have been made like the clover jelly, by adding boiling water to the blossoms in a jar and letting that sit over night? Thanks for any advice you can give.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I apologize that the recipe wasn't clear. It should be a very gentle boil, not a rolling boil. If the liquid reduced that much, I would definitely have added some water to increase the liquid levels. I think you could potentially do the overnight trick with the honeysuckle just like the clover. I do believe that would work. If I still have honeysuckle out there next week, I will film a video of this recipe, but I may have missed my window of opportunity this year.

[@Alicia652]

Thanks, Constance, for your reply. In looking at some other recipes online, most say boil the blossoms for 2 minutes and steep for 2 hours, rather than boiling for 20 minutes. I know there are different methods for making the jelly, so I will give this a try again next year. Yes, the honeysuckle are about to be finished up. I had to drive about 15 miles from home to find some growing along a fence row that I could get too, without having to worry about waist high grass and snakes! Lol. Also, most other recipes said to use only one package of Sure Jell and your recipe said to use 2 packages. I followed your recipe but I think it could have worked with only 1 package. But, I am chalking this up to a learning experience. I learned something new and now I want to try your clover recipe! Thanks again!

[@cheryldevor5573]

I need it for Clover that’s what I need Yep for sure jell sugar-free I don’t have a recipe for it I don’t know how to do it so would you please could you please help me

[@rhodachavarria1430]

Very timely! Just this morning I picked a clover blossom and it smelled so good and I was thinking maybe I should try something like this. Have you ever tried mint jelly?

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I have! That's another easy jelly to make.

[@gamgamdabest8327]

I’d like to pick clover flowers today but, I won’t have time to make jelly for about a month. Can I either freeze the flowers or make the tea and freeze it until I’m ready to make the jelly?

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Yes, I would go ahead and make the tea and then simply freeze that for later.

[@gamgamdabest8327]

@@CosmopolitanCornbread thank you for responding. ❤️❤️

[@askanthonyy]

I’ve never canned anything before? How long will this keep in the fridge?

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Jelly is only good for 6-8 weeks or so if it is not canned & processed.

[@laurielyon1892]

What would you compare the flavor to? What do you think it tastes like?

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

It's really hard to describe, but I would say it has almost a berry-like flavor.

[@laurielyon1892]

@@CosmopolitanCornbread Thanks! I wanted to try violets but I may not get to so this would be something else to try. I'm hoping to make honeysuckle jelly this year as well.

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

I heard too much honeysuckle nectar could be toxic to humans …. Although how, I have no clue.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Honeysuckle *berries* can be toxic, but the nectar is not

[@cheryldevor5573]

Do you happen toHave the shirt jail for sugar-free jelly