"Pyracantha berries are not poisonous as commonly thought; although they are very bitter, they are edible when cooked and are sometimes made into jelly." ©Wikipedia.org
PYRACANTHA JELLY
2 pints pyracantha berries
2 pints water
1 small lemon
1 small grapefruit
1 package Sure-Jell®
5 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Boil berries in water for 20 minutes. Drain and measure juice. Add juice of lemon and grapefruit. There should be 4 1/2 cups of combined juices. Add 1 package of Sure-Jell® to juices and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and then add sugar. Boil to jell, about 2 minutes at a rolling boil. Pour into prepared sterilized jars, then seal. Process in water bath canner 10 minutes. |
