Dandelion Jelly Recipe
This dandelion jelly recipe captures the essence of spring with its floral flavor and vibrant color. Perfect spread on toast or used in desserts, this homemade jelly is a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 day 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups of jelly 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boiling, Straining, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dandelion Petals:
- 4 cups dandelion petals (about 2 cups packed)
Sugar Mixture:
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or ½ teaspoon citric acid)
- 1 box powdered pectin (1.75 ounces, such as Sure Jel)
- Boiling water (amount as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Petals: Rinse dandelion petals gently to remove dirt and insects. Avoid using any green parts, as they can add bitterness.
- Extract Dandelion Water: Place petals in a large bowl and pour boiling water over to cover. Let steep overnight or at least 12 hours to extract color and flavor.
- Strain Liquid: Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pot. Discard petals.
- Add Pectin: Stir powdered pectin into the dandelion liquid and bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add Sugar and Lemon Juice: Quickly stir in sugar and lemon juice (or citric acid). Return to a full boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Jar and Process: Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Pour jelly into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Seal with lids.
- Cool and Store: Let jars cool at room temperature until set. Store in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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