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Fresh Homemade Dandelion Jelly

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A simple and delightful jelly made from fresh dandelion petals, capturing the bright floral flavors of spring in a golden, sweet spread.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups loosely packed dandelion petals (yellow parts only, avoid green)
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups granulated sugar (adjustable to taste)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 package liquid pectin (e.g., Sure-Jell)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, to reduce foaming)

Instructions

  1. Pick about 4 cups of fresh dandelion petals, avoiding green parts. Rinse gently in cold water and drain well. (Prep time: 15 minutes)
  2. Place petals in a large saucepan, add 4 cups water, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until petals lose color and water turns golden. (Cook time: 25 minutes)
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard petals. (Time: 10 minutes)
  4. Measure the liquid; add water if needed to make 4 cups.
  5. Return liquid to saucepan, stir in lemon juice and butter if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Add sugar all at once, stir to dissolve, return to a full boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Stir in liquid pectin, boil for another minute, stirring constantly. The mixture will thicken. (Time: 10 minutes)
  8. Test jelly by dropping a small amount on a cold plate; if it wrinkles and holds shape after a minute, it is set. If not, boil longer and test again.
  9. Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal with lids, and let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate or process in a hot water bath for shelf storage. (Time: 20 minutes)

Notes

Skim foam during boiling to improve clarity. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Test jelly set with cold plate method before jarring. Let jelly cool completely to firm up. For longer storage, process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

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