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Easy Dandelion Jelly Recipe with Honey

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A simple and beginner-friendly recipe to make sweet, floral dandelion jelly with honey, capturing the essence of fresh dandelion petals in a golden, spreadable treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh dandelion petals (yellow parts only, pesticide-free)
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 packet liquid pectin (1.75 oz or 49 g)
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Gently pluck about 4 cups of dandelion petals, avoiding the green parts. Rinse them carefully in cold water to remove dirt and bugs. Pat dry with a clean towel.
  2. In a large pot, pour 4 cups (950 ml) of water and add the cleaned petals. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  3. Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the liquid into a bowl or another pot. Press gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the petals.
  4. To the infused liquid, add 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar, 1 cup (340 g) honey, and 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Keep warm but do not boil.
  5. Pour in one packet (1.75 oz or 49 g) of liquid pectin and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat. Boil hard for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Using a jar funnel, ladle the hot jelly into sterilized 8-ounce (240 ml) jars, leaving about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids.
  7. Place jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal properly. Remove and let cool on a towel or rack undisturbed for 12-24 hours until lids pop and seal.

Notes

Use only fresh, fully opened yellow dandelion petals to avoid bitterness. Stir constantly during boiling to prevent scorching. Skim foam after boiling for clearer jelly. Test jelly set with the cold plate test. If jelly is too runny, reheat and add more pectin next time. Jelly freezes well with headspace in freezer-safe containers.

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