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Dandelion Jelly – Sweet & Floral Spread

Delicious Dandelion Jelly – Sweet & Floral Spread Recipe

Transform dandelion flowers into a delightful jelly that adds sweetness and floral notes to your breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jelly Base Ingredients
  • 4 cups Fresh Dandelion Petals Use only yellow petals, pesticide-free.
  • 4 cups Water Wash the petals thoroughly before using.
  • 1 box Powdered Fruit Pectin Can substitute with other gelling agents.
  • 5 cups Granulated Sugar Sugar substitutes may affect texture.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Butter Optional, reduces foaming.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Jars for storage

Method
 

Jelly Preparation Steps
  1. Simmer the Petals: Combine dandelion petals and water in a saucepan, simmer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the Mixture: Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve, pressing petals for maximum juice.
  3. Measure the Juice: Measure out 4 cups of dandelion juice and return to the saucepan.
  4. Add Pectin and Produce a Boil: Stir in pectin and optional butter, bring to a rolling boil.
  5. Sweeten and Flavor the Jelly: Add sugar and lemon juice, boil for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Prepare for Jarring: Skim off froth and prepare warm sterilized jars.
  7. Jar and Seal the Jelly: Pour jelly into jars, leaving space at the top. Seal and cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gPotassium: 10mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Store dandelion jelly in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to a year. Ensure jars are warm to prevent cracking during filling.

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