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Dandelion Jelly

Delightful Dandelion Jelly: Spring’s Sweet Secret Spreading Fun

Discover the unique and delicious Dandelion Jelly made from garden-fresh dandelion petals, perfect for enhancing your breakfast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Steeping Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Base
  • 2 cups Dandelion Petals Use only yellow petals, avoid green parts.
  • 2 cups Boiling Water To steep dandelion petals.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 4 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and gelling.
  • 1 package Fruit Pectin (Certo) For proper jelly consistency.
Optional Enhancements
  • Yellow Food Coloring Optional for a vibrant color.
  • Honey Optional, adjust sugar if used.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • strainer
  • measuring cups
  • Sterilized Jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Harvest 2 cups of dandelion petals, rinse thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Steep petals in 2 cups of boiling water for 24 hours.
  3. Strain the liquid to separate petals from dandelion tea.
  4. Mix in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 4 cups sugar into the strained tea.
  5. Boil the mixture, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the pectin, boil for another 2 minutes while stirring.
  7. Skim off foam to ensure a smooth texture.
  8. Stir in optional yellow food coloring if desired.
  9. Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  10. Seal jars and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening and consume within 3-4 weeks.

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