Dandelion Jelly with Lemon Honey (Printable Version)

Bright floral spread with dandelion blooms, lemon zest, and honey for a unique, sweet topping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Flowers & Liquids

01 - 2 cups dandelion petals (approximately 8 cups whole dandelion heads with green parts removed)
02 - 4 cups water
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 lemon)
04 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
05 - 1/2 cup honey

→ Sugar & Setting

06 - 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 box (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin

# How-To Steps:

01 - Rinse and gently dry the dandelion blossoms. Pinch off and discard all green sepals and stems, reserving only the yellow petals.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine petals and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing petals to extract all liquid. Discard petals. You should have approximately 3 to 3 1/2 cups dandelion tea.
04 - Pour the dandelion tea back into a clean saucepan. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Stir to combine.
05 - Whisk in powdered pectin and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
06 - Add sugar all at once and return to a full, hard boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
07 - Skim off any foam. Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal with lids and bands.
08 - Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool completely. Jelly will set as it cools.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Harvesting dandelion petals captures a fresh, floral flavor rarely found in store-bought jellies.
  • The balance of lemon zest and honey brings brightness and sweetness without overpowering the delicate floral notes.
  • Preserves a seasonal wildflower into a beautifully golden, homemade jelly perfect for gifting or everyday enjoyment.
02 -
  • Ernte Dandelions von pestizidfreien Standorten für den besten Geschmack und Sicherheit.
  • Jelly braucht bis zu 24 Stunden, um vollständig zu gelieren – Geduld zahlt sich aus.
  • Verwende sterile Gläser und beachte die Wasserbadzeit, um eine lange Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
  • Entferne sorgfältig alle grünen Blütenteile, da sie den Geschmack beeinträchtigen können.
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