Description
This Dandelion Jelly features the unique flavor of fresh dandelion blossoms combined with lemon and sugar, creating a delicious and easy homemade treat that’s perfect for your breakfast table or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups dandelion blossoms (only the yellow and white parts – it's ok if there is a bit of green)
- 1.75 ounce package of powdered fruit pectin (49 g)
- 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the dandelion blossoms in a strainer, discarding any green parts, keeping only yellow and white portions.
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and the dandelion blossoms to a boil over medium heat.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest for approximately 10 minutes.
- Using a fine sieve, strain the mixture into a large bowl, pressing to extract maximum liquid; aim for about 3 cups.
- Discard dandelion blossoms and pour the liquid back into the saucepan.
- Add the pectin and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the sugar and lemon juice, continuing to boil and stirring to dissolve the sugar, which takes about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, skimming any foam that forms on the surface.
- Pour the mixture into sterile jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top.
- Seal jars with lids and refrigerate until the jelly sets, which takes around 4 hours.
- Store in the refrigerator between uses.
Notes
Make sure to use only the yellow and white parts of the dandelion blossoms.
Sterilize your jars beforehand to ensure freshness and preserve the jelly better.
If the jelly doesn’t set, it may be reheated with additional pectin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg