Florida Cranberry Jam

Ingredients:

3 cups fresh hibiscus

2 Tbs grated turmeric, sub ginger if prefered

sugar to taste

1 tsp vanilla

3 cups boiling water

No pectin is necessary because Florida Cranberry is naturally rich in pectin

Method:

Boil water, hibiscus, and turmeric until petals are losing color and the liquid is deep red.

Turn off heat and add mixture to food processor until well blended.

Return to heat.

Add vanilla and sugar.

Simmer until well blended, remove from heat, bottle.

Modifications:

Add citrus, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, etc.