Description
A classic recipe for making dandelion jelly using fresh dandelion flowers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dandelion petals
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
- 5 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare dandelion petals by washing them thoroughly.
- Boil the dandelion petals in water for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to extract liquid and discard the petals.
- Add lemon juice and pectin to the liquid and bring to a boil.
- Stir in sugar and boil for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the jelly into sterilized jars and seal them.
- Allow to cool completely before storing them in a cool place.
Notes
- Use only the yellow petals for the best flavor.
- Ensure jars are sterilized to prevent spoilage.
- Store in a cool, dark place for optimal preservation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Jelly making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Dandelion, Jelly, Classic Recipe, Homemade Jelly