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Dandelion Jelly Recipe

Delightful Dandelion Jelly Recipe: Brighten Your Pantry

Easy-to-make Dandelion Jelly Recipe that captures the essence of spring with a vibrant floral flavor, making it a delightful preserve for any pantry.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Preserves
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Base
  • 4 cups Dandelion Flower Petals Use only yellow petals.
  • 3 cups Water For steeping.
  • 1/2 cups Water For blooming pectin.
  • 1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Do not use bottled juice.
  • 1 box Powdered Pectin Sure-Jell is recommended.
  • 3 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and helps with gelling.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 drop Yellow Food Coloring Optional for visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • saucepan
  • Measuring jug
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Harvest & Prepare. Gather 4 cups of fresh dandelion flower petals, avoiding the green base.
  2. Step 2: Steep Tea. Combine dandelion petals with 3 cups of water and steep for 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: Strain. Strain the mixture to capture 2 ½ cups of dandelion tea.
  4. Step 4: Mix Ingredients. Combine dandelion tea with lemon juice and whisk in pectin.
  5. Step 5: Cook Mixture. Bring to a boil and add sugar, boil for exactly 1 minute.
  6. Step 6: Jar & Seal. Ladle jelly into jars, leave headspace, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Cool & Set. Let jars cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours.
  8. Step 8: Storage. Check seals and store jars in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 1mgSugar: 14g

Notes

This jelly is gluten-free and vegetarian and can be used as a glaze for savory dishes or spread on toast.

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