Dandelion Jelly Lemon Honey (Printable)

Floral dandelion blend with lemon and honey, perfect for spreading or topping sweets.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flowers & Liquids

01 - 2 cups dandelion petals, green parts removed
02 - 4 cups water
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
05 - 1/2 cup honey

→ Sugar & Setting

06 - 3.5 cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 box powdered fruit pectin (1.75 oz)

# Directions:

01 - Rinse and gently dry dandelion blossoms. Pinch off and discard all green sepals and stems, reserving only the yellow petals.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine dandelion petals and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing petals gently to extract all liquid. Discard solids. Reserve approximately 3 to 3.5 cups of dandelion tea.
04 - Pour dandelion tea back into a clean saucepan. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Stir until fully combined.
05 - Whisk in powdered pectin and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
06 - Add sugar all at once and return to a full, hard boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
07 - Skim off any foam from the surface. Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids and bands.
08 - Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool completely at room temperature. Jelly will set as it cools.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Transforms foraged dandelions into a sophisticated, artisanal preserve
  • Beautiful golden color and delicate floral flavor with citrus brightness
  • Makes a thoughtful homemade gift that's truly unique
  • Surprisingly easy to make with simple ingredients and tools
  • Connects you to nature and the ancient art of preserving
02 -
  • Use a jar lifter or silicone-tipped tongs to safely handle hot jars during water bath processing
  • If you don't have enough dandelion tea after straining, top up with water to reach 3 cups
  • Label your jars with the date and contents—properly sealed jelly can last up to one year in a cool, dark place
  • Save a few fresh dandelion blossoms to float in one jar for a beautiful presentation gift
  • Always check pectin and sugar packaging for any allergen cross-contamination warnings if serving to sensitive individuals
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