Description
A delightful and unique jelly made from dandelion flowers, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dandelion flowers (yellow parts only, no green)
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
- 5 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the dandelion flowers to remove any dirt or insects.
- In a large pot, combine the dandelion flowers and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to extract the liquid, discarding the flowers.
- Measure 3 cups of the dandelion liquid and return it to the pot. Stir in the lemon juice and fruit pectin.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sugar all at once, stirring constantly until dissolved. Return to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Pour the jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars clean and seal with lids.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes to ensure proper sealing.
- Let the jars cool to room temperature, then store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Make sure to only use the yellow parts of the dandelion flowers, as the green parts can add bitterness.
- This jelly can be used as a spread, in desserts, or as a unique gift.
Keywords: dandelion jelly, flower jelly, homemade jelly, preserves, unique jelly recipe