Foraged Dandelion Honey
Discover the natural sweetness of Foraged Dandelion Honey, a unique homemade syrup crafted from fresh dandelion flowers that captures the essence of spring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 100 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh dandelion flowers (yellow petals only)
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse the dandelion flowers to remove any dirt or insects.
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil, then remove from heat and add the dandelion flowers.
- Cover and let the mixture steep for 24 hours at room temperature.
- Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, discarding the flowers.
- Return the strained liquid to the pot, add the sugar and lemon juice, and stir well.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a honey-like consistency (about 1 to 1.5 hours).
- Allow to cool, then transfer to sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try infusing the honey with a cinnamon stick during simmering or serve drizzled over warm toast or yogurt.