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Fresh Dandelion Jelly Recipe with Honey and Lemon

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A delightful homemade jelly made from fresh dandelion petals, honey, and lemon, offering a sweet floral flavor with a citrus zing. Perfect for spring and summer breakfasts or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh dandelion petals, loosely packed (rinsed, avoid yellow-green parts)
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup honey (raw local honey recommended)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
  • Lemon zest from 1 lemon (optional)
  • 1 package powdered pectin (e.g., Sure-Jell brand)
  • 1 teaspoon butter (optional, to reduce foaming)

Instructions

  1. Pick fresh dandelion petals on a dry day, avoiding green parts to reduce bitterness. Rinse gently in cold water and drain well.
  2. In a large pot, combine the petals with 4 cups of filtered water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and steep for 20-30 minutes until the water turns golden yellow and smells floral.
  3. Strain the petals using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or pot, pressing lightly to extract flavor but avoiding forcing plant matter through.
  4. Return the strained liquid to the pot. Stir in sugar and pectin powder thoroughly before heating to prevent clumps.
  5. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1-2 minutes to activate the pectin, then remove from heat.
  6. Stir in honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and if using, the teaspoon of butter to minimize foam.
  7. While still hot, ladle the jelly into sterilized 8-ounce jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean and seal tightly.
  8. Allow jars to cool completely at room temperature. Jelly will thicken as it cools. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

Notes

Use only bright yellow dandelion petals, avoid stems and green parts to reduce bitterness. Let petals steep gently without boiling to avoid bitterness. Stir constantly when boiling sugar and pectin to prevent burning. Use fresh lemon juice for proper gel setting. Sterilize jars before filling. If jelly doesn’t set, re-boil with more pectin or use as syrup.

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