Description
Celebrate spring with this delightful dandelion jelly, featuring a unique floral flavor that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dandelion petals (washed and dried)
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 box (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (optional for thickening, if needed)
Instructions
- Boil the dandelion petals in 4 cups of water for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Measure out 4 cups of the dandelion tea for the next steps.
- Combine the dandelion tea, lemon juice, salt, and butter, and bring it to a boil.
- Add the sugar gradually while stirring until it dissolves completely.
- Include the fruit pectin, if using, according to the package instructions.
- Boil the mixture for about 10-15 minutes or until it reaches the desired thickness.
- Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars and seal them tightly.
- Allow the jars to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
Choose fresh flowers that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dandelion jelly, homemade jelly, flower jelly, spring recipes, canning recipes