Description
This Mom’s Dandelion Jelly offers an irresistible flavor with simple ingredients like dandelion blossoms, sugar, and lemon juice, creating a perfect homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups dandelion blossoms (only the yellow and white parts – it's ok if there is a bit of green)
- 1 1.75 ounce package of powdered fruit pectin (49 g)
- 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the dandelion blossoms in a strainer, then remove and discard the green parts, keeping only the yellow and white parts.
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and the dandelion blossoms to a boil over medium heat.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Using a fine sieve, strain the mixture into a large bowl or measuring cup, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. You should have about 3 cups of liquid; if not, top it off with water.
- Discard the dandelion blossoms.
- Pour the dandelion liquid back into the saucepan, add the pectin, and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the sugar and lemon juice, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar for about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Skim any foam from the surface.
- Pour the mixture into sterile jars, leaving about 1/4 inch from the top.
- Add lids and refrigerate until the jelly sets, which takes about 4 hours.
- Keep refrigerated between uses.
Notes
Ensure to rinse the dandelion blossoms thoroughly to remove any pesticides.
Use jars that are sterile to prevent spoilage.
The jelly will keep in the fridge for best flavor and freshness.
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