Description
A delightful homemade dandelion jelly with a vibrant color and floral taste that adds a unique touch to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups packed fresh dandelion petals (yellow parts only)
- 4 cups (960 ml) filtered water
- 4 cups (800 g) granulated sugar (organic cane sugar preferred)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 box (about 3 ounces or 85 g) powdered fruit pectin
- Optional: up to 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- Optional: small piece of vanilla bean, scraped
Instructions
- Harvest and Prep Dandelion Petals: Pick fresh dandelion flowers on a dry, sunny morning. Aim for flowers with bright yellow petals. Pluck only the yellow petals, rinse them gently in cold water, and drain them well.
- Simmer Petals to Extract Flavor: Place the petals in a large pot, along with 4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Strain the Petal Liquid: After simmering, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or pot. Press gently on the petals to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the petals.
- Add Sugar, Lemon Juice, Vinegar, and Pectin: Return the strained liquid to the pot. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, and pectin. Mix everything well before heating.
- Boil the Jelly Mixture: Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat. Stir constantly and boil hard for exactly 1 minute.
- Test the Jelly Set: Drop a spoonful onto a chilled plate. Let it sit for 1 minute, then run your finger through it. If it wrinkles and holds its shape, it’s ready!
- Jar the Jelly: Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace at the top. Wipe the rims of the jars, seal them with lids, and invert the jars for 5 minutes to help them seal.
- Cool and Store: Once the jars have cooled, check the seals and store them in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Use only bright yellow dandelion petals from non-treated areas for the best flavor. Adjust the sugar for a sweeter jelly and ensure to check the pectin measurements for the perfect set.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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