dandelion jelly
I've always wanted to try my hand at making dandelion jelly. This came out great! I love foraging wild food! It's a very rewarding hobby.
prep time
23 Hr
cook time
1 Hr
method
Canning/Preserving
yield
4 1/2 pint jars
Ingredients
- 2 cups dandelion petals, lightly packed
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 box powdered pectic
How To Make dandelion jelly
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Step 1remove the green part of the flower so that nothing is left but the yellow petals.
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Step 2Place the petals into a sealed jar.
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Step 3Strain the flowers well and squeeze out as much dandelion tea as possible.
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Step 4Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the flower petals. Allow them to cool and then place into the fridge for 24 hours.
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Step 5Measure out 3 1/2 to 4 cups of liquid and pour it into a large pot, add 2 Tbs. of lemon juice and 1 pouch of powdered pectin bring this to a boil.
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Step 6Add sugar and return to a boil while stirring. Boil the jelly for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Step 7Remove from the heat and pour into canning jars. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath canner or according to your altitude.
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Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Category:
Jams & Jellies
Keyword:
#wild
Keyword:
#gift
Keyword:
#canning
Keyword:
#Summer
Keyword:
#Spring
Keyword:
#Can
Keyword:
#Jelly
Keyword:
#homemade
Keyword:
#yellow
Keyword:
#dandelion
Keyword:
#preserves
Keyword:
#home
Keyword:
#flower
Keyword:
#flowers
Keyword:
#seasonal
Keyword:
#preserving
Keyword:
#project
Keyword:
#jam
Keyword:
#Home Canned
Keyword:
#processing
Keyword:
#forage
Keyword:
#foraging
Keyword:
#jarred
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Culture:
American
Tag:
#Heirloom
Method:
Canning/Preserving
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