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Dandelion Jelly

A unique floral jelly made from dandelion flowers that adds a sweet, slightly floral flavor to various dishes.

Ingredients

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  • Dandelion flowers
  • 4 cups Water
  • 4 cups Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice
  • Pectin

Instructions

  1. Collect and rinse the dandelion flowers thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Boil the flowers in a pot of water for about 30 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the flower petals.
  4. Add sugar based on a 1:1 ratio with the liquid and mix in lemon juice.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves and boil for one minute.
  6. Stir in pectin and bring back to a rolling boil for another minute.
  7. Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top.
  8. Seal the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes.
  9. Cool the jars at room temperature until sealed properly.

Notes

Use only bright, healthy dandelion flowers and fresh ingredients for best results.

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Keywords: jelly, dandelion, preserves, homemade, floral spread