Delicious Dandelion Jelly That Tastes Just Like Honey
Discover how to make delicious dandelion jelly that tastes just like honey! This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings (16 tablespoons) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Homemade
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dandelion flowers (harvested from untreated areas)
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 packet powdered pectin
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the dandelion flowers thoroughly to remove dirt and insects, ensuring only yellow petals are used.
- Pour boiling water over the flowers in a large bowl and steep for 24 hours to extract flavors.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to collect about 3 cups of dandelion-infused water.
- In a large pot, combine the infused water with lemon juice and pectin; stir well.
- Bring to a rolling boil, add sugar all at once, stirring continuously until dissolved; boil for an additional minute.
- Using a ladle and funnel, pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
- Process jars in boiling water according to canning instructions before letting them cool undisturbed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg