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Dandelion Jelly Recipe

Delicious Dandelion Jelly Recipe - Nature’s Sweet Spread

This Dandelion Jelly Recipe captures the honey-like sweetness of dandelion flowers, making it a nutritious and delightful spread for your pantry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Canning Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jelly Base
  • 4 cups Dandelion Flowers Harvest organic dandelion flowers.
  • 4 cups Water Essential for extracting flavor.
  • 4 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and preserves.
  • 1 package Pectin A crucial gelling agent.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Enhances flavor.
Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 tbsp Citrus Zest Use orange or lemon zest for a twist.
  • 1 cup Natural Sweeteners Honey or agave may replace sugar.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups
  • Canning jars
  • Cheesecloth

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Harvest about 4 cups of fresh, organic dandelion flowers and rinse them under cool running water.
  2. In a large pot, boil 4 cups of water and add the dandelion flowers, steeping for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture to obtain about 3 cups of dandelion infusion.
  4. Return the infusion to the pot, add 4 cups of sugar, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and pectin, stirring until dissolved.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  6. Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

Store opened jars in the fridge for up to 3 weeks, and sealed jars in the pantry for up to 1 year. Freeze small portions for up to 6 months.

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