dandelion jelly

22 Pinches 1 Photo
Detroit, MI
Updated on May 1, 2023

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

  • Step 1
    remove the green part of the flower so that nothing is left but the yellow petals.
  • Step 2
    Place the petals into a sealed jar.
  • Step 3
    Strain the flowers well and squeeze out as much dandelion tea as possible.
  • Step 4
    Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the flower petals. Allow them to cool and then place into the fridge for 24 hours.
  • Step 5
    Measure 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.
  • Step 6
    Add sugar and return to a boil while stirring. Boil the jelly for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Remove 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: Vegan
Diet: Low Fat
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: #processing
Keyword: #forage
Keyword: #foraging
Keyword: #jarred
Culture: American

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