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Dandelion Jelly

Delicious Dandelion Jelly: A Sweet Taste of Spring Magic

Dandelion Jelly is a sweet, honey-like preserve that captures the essence of spring with vibrant dandelion petals.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly
  • 4 cups Fresh Dandelion Petals Use only yellow petals, as the green parts can add bitterness.
  • 4 cups Water Essential for extracting floral essence.
  • 1.75 oz Powdered Fruit Pectin Ensures jelly sets perfectly.
  • 5 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and acts as a preservative.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Adds tartness and activates pectin.
  • 1 tbsp Butter Optional, reduces foam during boiling.

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dandelion Jelly
  1. Begin by collecting fresh dandelion petals, ensuring you only use the vibrant yellow blooms. Rinse the petals thoroughly.
  2. In a large saucepan, add your cleaned dandelion petals along with 4 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids and resulting in about 4 cups of dandelion juice.
  4. Return the juice to the saucepan, stir in pectin and optional butter, and bring to a vigorous rolling boil.
  5. Quickly stir in sugar and lemon juice, boiling for another 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  6. Remove from heat, skim off foam, and pour into sterilized jars, sealing tightly while hot.
  7. Let jars cool at room temperature until set. Check seals by pressing the lids.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 24gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all dandelion petals are washed thoroughly to prevent bitterness.

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