Sassafras Jelly

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Boil sassafras roots for 30 minutes, then strain.
2. Measure 2 cups of the sassafras tea into a large saucepan.
3. Add pectin and just barely bring to a boil.
4. Add honey and sassafras root bark that has been grated to a fine powder.
5. Simmer for 6 minutes.
6. Put into sterilized glasses.
7. For pints, process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. For half pints, process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.