A Violet Isn't a Violet

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Permalink Reply by Lynda Reynolds on May 15, 2011 at 4:26pm

I think wild and common are ok for jelly...I think they mean AFRICAN Violets aren't.

Permalink Reply by pelenaka on May 16, 2011 at 3:16pm

I've had a few people write me & say that they have made Violet jelly without issue. That they were unaware as to which violet they were using wild, or culivated.

can't imagine anyone having enough African Violet flowers to even attempt making jelly, lol.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Kydio on May 30, 2011 at 10:49pm

Euell Gibbons book "Stalking the Healthful Herbs" chapter 11 is titled "Nature's Vitamin Pill: The Common Blue Violet"

He begins the chapter by calling it a common wildflower and goes on to tell about the vitamin  C content of the wild blossoms and the vitamin A and C content of the leaves. There is also a drawing of it included.

He includes recipes for Violet Jam, Violet Syrup, Violet Confection, Violet Jelly, Violet Aspic Salad And Violet Greens.

 

Permalink Reply by pelenaka on June 1, 2011 at 7:01pm

Thanks for the heads up. I'll get on my local library's website & reserve his book.

Recipes are a big help.