Description
A unique jelly made from dandelion petals, offering a delightful floral sweetness with a touch of tartness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dandelion petals
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 package fruit pectin
Instructions
- Gather the dandelion petals: Pick only the yellow petals, ensuring they are fresh and free from any dirt or bugs. Rinse them thoroughly.
- Boil the dandelion petals: In a pot, add the dandelion petals and water. Bring to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain the liquid: Pour the mixture through a strainer to separate the petals from the liquid.
- Combine ingredients: In the pot with the dandelion infusion, add the lemon juice and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil: Heat the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Add the fruit pectin: Stir in the pectin and continue boiling for 1-2 minutes while stirring.
- Pour into jars: Carefully pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Cool and store: Allow the jars to cool before transferring to the refrigerator.
Notes
Choose dandelions from clean areas, away from pesticides. Rinse petals thoroughly for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dandelion jelly, homemade jelly, floral jelly, canning, spring recipes