Description
Dandelion jelly offers various health benefits and a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dandelion petals
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package pectin (1.75 oz)
- 5 cups sugar
Instructions
- Gather dandelion petals, avoiding stems and leaves.
- Boil water and add petals; steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to extract liquid.
- Add lemon juice and pectin to the liquid; bring to a boil.
- Stir in sugar and boil for 1 minute.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Notes
- Ensure petals are free from pesticides.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Use within a year for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- 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
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