Sassafras Jelly recipe

Sassafras roots
1 package powdered pectin
3 cups honey
2 tablespoons sassafras root bark

Boil sassafras roots for 30 minutes, then strain.

Measure 2 cups of the sassafras tea into a large saucepan. Add pectin and just barely bring to a boil. Add honey and sassafras root bark. that has been grated to a fine powder. Simmer for 6 minutes.

Put into sterilized glasses. For pints, process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. For half-pints, process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.