The mayhaw is the tart red fruit from a type of edible hawthorne. Uses for the fruit include jams, jellies, desserts and even wine. For more information about the mayhaw visit the Louisiana Mayhaw Association Mayhaw.org web site.
This recipe is for making a very simple Lavender scented jelly made with apple juice, culinary lavender blossoms, pectin and sugar. Lavender jelly is wonderful served as part of your cheese board or simply on toast. The lavender jelly also be used alongside roasted pork or lamb.
This recipe uses the very hot chiltepin chiles. You should adjust the amount of chiles to achieve the desire of heat you prefer. The recipe also uses red bell peppers which add some sweetness and texture.