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Dandelion Jelly

Brighten Your Day with Homemade Dandelion Jelly Delight

Discover the enchanting flavor of Dandelion Jelly, a delightful spring preserve that turns dandelions into a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly
  • 4 cups Fresh Dandelion Petals Pick only the yellow petals for the best flavor.
  • 4 cups Water Helps steep and extract flavors.
  • 1.75 oz Powdered Fruit Pectin Essential for jelly consistency.
  • 0.25 tsp Butter Reduces foam during boiling.
  • 5 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness for the jelly.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Activates pectin for set.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dandelion Jelly
  1. Prepare dandelion petals by harvesting 4 cups of fresh petals, rinse thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Simmer the dandelion petals with 4 cups of water for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture to yield about 4 cups of dandelion juice.
  4. Combine juice, pectin, and butter in the saucepan, then heat and stir.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
  6. Add sugar and lemon juice, then continue boiling for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
  8. Seal the jars tightly and cool at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store opened jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in airtight containers for up to 6 months.

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