Description
Make your own sweet spread from dandelion petals. This recipe uses sugar and lemon juice to thicken your jelly without pectin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups yellow dandelion petals
- 4 cups boiling water
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 slice lemon peel
Instructions
- Pick your dandelions and remove green parts.
- Place your yellow petals in a bowl and pour boiling water over them.
- Steep your mixture for 24 hours.
- Strain your petals through a cloth.
- Mix your liquid with sugar and lemon juice.
- Boil your mixture until it reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour your jelly into jars.
Notes
- Pick your flowers away from roads.
- Remove all green parts to prevent your jelly from tasting bitter.
- Store your jars in a cool place.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 50
Keywords: dandelion jelly recipe no pectin homemade floral spread flower jam