Dandelion Jelly
Dandelion Jelly is a delightful homemade spread made from fresh dandelion petals, offering a natural floral sweetness perfect for toast or desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 jars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh dandelion petals (yellow only, no green parts)
- 4 cups water
- 1 package fruit pectin (1.75 oz)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse dandelion petals thoroughly to remove dirt and insects.
- In a large pot, combine petals and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh, pressing petals to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard petals.
- Measure out 4 cups of dandelion liquid and return to pot.
- Stir in lemon juice and pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar all at once, return to a full boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim off foam if needed.
- Pour jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal and process jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Let jars cool, check seals, and store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
For a twist, add a cinnamon stick while simmering petals and remove before adding pectin for a warm spice note.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/homemade-dandelion-jelly-recipe/