Description
A vibrant and natural jelly made from dandelion petals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Dandelion Petals (Use bright yellow petals only)
- 2 cups Boiling Water (For steeping dandelion petals)
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 4 cups Sugar (Granulated)
- 1 package Certo Liquid Fruit Pectin (For gelling)
- few drops Yellow Food Coloring (Enhances visual appeal)
- substitute for sugar Honey (Natural sweetness alternative)
Instructions
- Harvest 2 cups of fresh dandelion petals, using only the bright yellow parts.
- Place the petals in a heat-proof bowl and pour 2 cups of boiling water over them. Steep for up to 24 hours.
- Strain the dandelion-infused liquid into a large pot, discarding the solid petals.
- Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and 4 cups sugar to the strained liquid, stirring until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat and add 1 package of Certo. Boil for 1 more minute.
- Continue boiling for 2 more minutes while stirring constantly.
- Skim off any foam that develops on the surface of the jelly.
- If desired, stir in yellow food coloring to enhance the jelly’s color.
- Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Seal jars and allow to cool at room temperature for 24 hours.
Notes
- This recipe uses fresh dandelion petals for the best flavor and color.
- The addition of honey can be adjusted to taste as a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg