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Delicious Dandelion Jelly

Delicious Dandelion Jelly That Tastes Just Like Honey

Delicious Dandelion Jelly is a delightful spread that captures the essence of honey, making it a perfect natural preserve.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly
  • 2 cups Dandelion Flowers Harvested from untreated areas
  • 4 cups Boiling Water To extract flavor
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for flavor
  • 1 packet Powdered Pectin Essential for consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Optional, helps reduce foaming
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Primary sweetener
For Canning
  • 4 jars Sterilized Jars For long-term storage
  • 4 seals Lid Seals Quality seals for canning

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Kettle
  • stock pot
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • jar tongs
  • boiling water canner

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 2 cups of freshly harvested dandelion flowers under cold water and snip off green stems.
  2. Boil 4 cups of water and pour it over the dandelion flowers. Allow to steep for 24 hours.
  3. Strain the mixture using a fine mesh sieve to separate the liquid from the flowers.
  4. In a stock pot, combine the strained dandelion tea and 1/4 cup of lemon juice, then add powdered pectin.
  5. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  6. Allow the mixture to boil for one minute to achieve the desired jelly consistency.
  7. Ladle the hot dandelion jelly into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Process the jars in a boiling water canner for 5 minutes to create a vacuum seal.
  9. Cool the jars at room temperature for at least 12 hours, then check that the lids have sealed properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Ensure all flowers are free from pesticides and chemicals to maintain the purity of the jelly.

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