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Homemade Dandelion Jelly Recipe

Homemade Dandelion Jelly Recipe: Brighten Your Spring Recipes

Discover how to make homemade dandelion jelly with a unique floral sweetness, perfect for spreading on toast or glazing meats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Processing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly
  • 2 cups Dandelion petals Use fully opened yellow petals for sweetness
  • 4 cups Water To extract flavor from petals
  • 1/4 cups Lemon juice Can substitute with other acidic ingredients
  • 1 box (1.75 oz) Pectin Thickening agent for jelly
  • 5 cups Sugar For sweetness and preservation

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • sterilized jars
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 2 cups of fresh dandelion petals under cool running water.
  2. Combine dandelion petals with 4 cups of water in a pot and boil for 30 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, extracting liquid.
  4. Mix dandelion liquid with 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 box of pectin; bring to a boil.
  5. Add 5 cups of sugar, stir until dissolved, and boil for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Let the jars cool, then check the seals by pressing the center of each lid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Source dandelion petals from pollution-free areas for best flavor.

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