Wild Violets ~ Wild Violet Jelly ~ Wild Violet Tincture

I have wild violets on our property, and they only bloom for a short time. One area is around my clothesline, so I have to keep on top of it, before someone mows it down.

In the past I have made wild violet jelly for gifting and enjoying ourselves. I just don't have the time to can anything right now, so I decided to make a medicinal tincture this spring.

Here is how I canned the jelly: Wild Violet Jelly

It's perfect for gift giving because it is a beautiful color, and it tastes delicious. I can it in 4 oz. jars, to make the recipe more shareable. I typically only get enough blossoms for one batch when I do can jelly. I first made the jelly back in 2018. I got the recipe from another blogger (go to my link and it will then have a link for her blogpost).

(I picked these, and made this Sunday, before the frost)

The tincture is new to us. I am doing research on uses, but so far cough, throat issues are two. Have you made this tincture? I would love to know what other benefits is contains, or illnesses it can be used for.

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Chit Chat

The pickings are slim right now, but we'll take anything we are blessed with. I made a salad and cleaned the beans. The rain will give us more for a meal in a day or so. The green beans are every so slowly coming on this season. I made a batch of homemade granola, and instead of my homemade vanilla extract, I used my homemade Christmas Spice Extract. It smelled so good in the oven, and while cooling. I picked some purslane, and am doing an experiment with it this time. Update soon. Chit Chat © August 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

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