Honey-Lemon Jelly

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Photo: Tina Cornett
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Makes 4 half pints
February 1997
RECIPE BY Southern Living

With a harmonizing balence of sweet and tart, this 3-ingredient Honey-Lemon Jelly is great for gift-giving, or it may be so good you'll keep it all to yourself.

Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 lemons
  • 2 1/2 cups honey
  • 1 (3-ounce) package liquid pectin

How to Make It

Step 1

Grate rind from enough lemons to measure 4 teaspoons; set aside.

Step 2

Squeeze juice from enough lemons to measure 3/4 cup; pour lemon juice through a wire-mesh strainer, discarding seeds and pulp.

Step 3

Combine rind, juice, and honey in a 6-quart saucepan, stirring well.

Step 4

Bring mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in pectin. Return mixture to a rolling boil, and boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam with a metal spoon, if necessary.

Step 5

Pour jelly quickly into hot, sterilized jars, filling to 1/4 inch from top; wipe jar rims. Cover immediately with metal lids, and screw on bands. Process jars in boiling-water bath 5 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

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Ratings & Reviews

AZSalsman's Review

kelinva
February 26, 2014
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Babymaker's Review

Babymaker
February 20, 2011
Oh wow! This is just amazing! I have a lemon tree and a local honey hunt and oh my goodness, if you like lemon this is just the best! Tastes a bit like a lemon cream pie (minus the cream) and a bit like a lemon bar. Amazing! The best part...It's so fast to make! I made it in the morning before my kids woke up. It literally took under and hour from start to finish, including canning time.

lmbcorgi's Review

AZSalsman
March 07, 2012
I followed the recipe to the letter, but the jelly WOULD NOT set. Very disappointing. I guess I can still use it as lemon-flavored honey. It would probably be good for coughs and sore throats or in hot tea.

kelinva's Review

gilgamesh9149
November 15, 2010
This is the best jelly. I make this over and over again because I have so many of my friends request it every year. Great for a sore throat and in tea! Yummy

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badger00
April 15, 2014
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lmbcorgi
September 12, 2011
This is, indeed, outstanding. Sweet and tart. I use my own honey and Meyer lemons (if you can find them). Instead of pint jars, opt for smaller 4 oz or 8 oz jelly jars.