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Dandelion Jelly Recipe

Delightful Dandelion Jelly Recipe for Blissful Spring Spreads

Discover the unique Dandelion Jelly Recipe that brings a honey-like flavor of spring to your table.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Base
  • 8-10 cups Dandelion Flowers freshly picked, bright yellow petals (no stems)
  • 2 quarts Water for boiling petals
  • 1 package Powdered Pectin (1.75 oz. Sure Jell Original)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice enhances flavor
  • 5 ½ cups Sugar primary sweetener
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 drop Yellow Food Dye for extra vibrancy
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Extract for added flavor

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • measuring cups
  • Funnel
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather 8-10 cups of bright yellow dandelion flowers, snipping off the stems and any green parts.
  2. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, then add the dandelion petals and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and cool completely for several hours, then strain the liquid to separate petals.
  4. Pour 3 cups of dandelion liquid into a clean pot, stir in lemon juice and powdered pectin, and boil for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add 5 ½ cups of sugar all at once, stirring to dissolve, and boil for 2 ½ minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, skim impurities, and ladle the jelly into sterilized jars, sealing immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 52gSodium: 1mgSugar: 52g

Notes

Choose clean flowers and handle with care. Stick to recommended sugar amounts for best texture. Refrigerate or can for storage.

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