Description

This delightful Dandelion Jelly brings a burst of spring flavor to your table. It’s easy to make with fresh dandelion blossoms, sugar, and just a hint of lemon juice, perfect for spreading on toast or enjoying with a warm biscuit!

Ingredients

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4 cups water
4 cups dandelion blossoms (only the yellow and white parts – it's ok if there is a bit of green)
1 1.75 ounce package of powdered fruit pectin (49 g)
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Rinse the dandelion blossoms in a strainer, discarding the green parts to keep only the yellow and white parts.
In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and the dandelion blossoms. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
Using a fine sieve, strain the mixture into a large bowl or measuring cup, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Ensure you have about 3 cups of liquid, adding more water if necessary.
Discard the dandelion blossoms after straining.
Pour the dandelion liquid back into the saucepan, add the pectin, and bring to a boil.
Next, stir in the sugar and lemon juice, maintaining a boil while stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Skim any foam that may have formed on the surface.
Pour the jelly into sterile jars, leaving about 1/4 inch from the top.
Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate until the jelly has set, which will take around 4 hours.
Store in the fridge between uses.

Notes

Ensure dandelion blossoms are fresh and free of pesticides for the best flavor.
Sterilize jars by boiling them in water before pouring in the jelly to ensure proper preservation.
This jelly pairs wonderfully with cheese and warm bread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 50
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg