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White clover jelly recipe shown in a glass jar with pansies on a bright white kitchen surface

Easy White Clover Jelly with Low Sugar & Wildflower Flavor

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This white clover jelly recipe is a wild-foraged, low-sugar floral preserve with hints of pineapple and honey. Perfect for toast, gifting, and homemade charcuterie boards.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 half-pint jars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups white clover blossoms (fresh, unsprayed)
  • 4 cups water (filtered)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or 1/2 teaspoon citric acid)
  • 1 to 2 cups monk fruit sweetener or honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 box powdered pectin (1.75 oz, low sugar preferred)

Instructions

  1. Harvest 4 cups of fresh white clover blossoms from clean, unsprayed areas. Rinse gently if needed.
  2. Pour 4 cups boiling water over the blossoms. Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Strain the floral infusion through a fine mesh or cheesecloth into a saucepan.
  4. Stir in lemon juice to help balance pH and enhance color.
  5. Bring to a boil, then add the pectin. Stir continuously for 1 minute until dissolved.
  6. Add your sweetener of choice and return to a hard boil for 1 full minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Seal jars and either water bath can for 10 minutes or let cool and refrigerate.

Notes

  • For deeper color: Add a handful of crimson or purple clover blossoms to the mix.
  • Sugar swap: Use honey or monk fruit for a lighter, healthier jelly. Adjust for taste and pectin type.
  • No pectin version: Simmer longer and use more lemon juice for a softer set.
  • <strongFreezer-safe: Store in freezer for up to 6 months. Refrigerated jelly lasts about 4 weeks.
  • Make it herbal: Add a sprig of mint or lavender during steeping for added depth.
  • Author: Ryan Cole
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Preserves, Foraged Recipes
  • Method: Boiling, Canning
  • Cuisine: Wildcrafted, Seasonal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 23
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 4
  • Fat: 0.02
  • Saturated Fat: 0.001
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.003
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 0.1
  • Protein: 0.01
  • Cholesterol: 0