Farmers Almanac Dandelion Jelly

First Batch, April 2017

"Jelly made from dandelions is similar in taste to spring honey. Try making some of your own with this recipe!" I was skeptical - but it truly does taste like honey!  Just...  not as healthy, with a lot more processed sugar used.  :-)  

INGREDIENTS
1 quart dandelion blossoms
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 package (1 3/4 oz) powdered fruit pectin
5 1/2 cups sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
  • Pick the dandelion blossoms and rinse thoroughly. Snip stem and green collar.
  • Boil petals in 2 quarts water for 3 minutes. Cool and strain, pressing petals with fingers to extract juice.
  • Measure out 3 cups of dandelion liquid. Add lemon juice and powdered fruit pectin. Bring mixture to a boil (large jelly kettles work best for this).
  • Add sugar, stirring to mix well. Continue stirring and boil mixture for 2 ½ minutes.
  • Pour into small glasses and cover with paraffin when jelly is cool. Enjoy!

(I processed mine in a water bath for 10 minutes, instead of the paraffin.  )




The Pantagraph 
(Bloomington, Illinois)
01 Aug 1979, Wed  • Page 29

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