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Homemade Dandelion Tea Jelly Recipe with Honey Easy and Natural

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A simple and natural jelly made from fresh dandelion petals and honey, perfect for cozy moments and a celebration of spring’s first blooms.

Ingredients

  • Fresh dandelion petals (about 2 cups, loosely packed)
  • Filtered water (4 cups or 950 ml)
  • Honey (1 cup or 340 g)
  • Lemon juice (2 tablespoons or 30 ml, freshly squeezed)
  • Powdered pectin (1 package or 1.75 ounces / 50 g)

Instructions

  1. Gently pluck the yellow petals from about 30-40 dandelion flowers, avoiding any green parts. Rinse lightly under cold water to remove dirt or bugs.
  2. In a large saucepan, add the filtered water and fresh petals. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the water turns a soft golden hue.
  3. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or pot, pressing gently to extract the liquid. Discard the petals. You should have about 3 cups (720 ml) of dandelion tea.
  4. Return the tea to the saucepan. Stir in the lemon juice, then sprinkle the powdered pectin evenly over the liquid. Whisk briskly to prevent lumps.
  5. Heat the mixture over medium-high, stirring constantly until it reaches a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Taste the jelly mixture; it should be sweet but not overpowering.
  7. Carefully ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch (0.5 cm) headspace. Let cool to room temperature uncovered, then seal with lids. Refrigerate to fully set, about 4-6 hours or overnight.
  8. Once set, enjoy your homemade dandelion tea jelly with honey spread on toast, dolloped on yogurt, or gifted to friends.

Notes

Pick dandelions from pesticide-free areas on a dry, sunny day before noon. If jelly doesn’t set firmly, add more pectin or reduce liquid next time. Let jars cool uncovered before sealing to avoid condensation. Vegan option: substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. For a softer set, reduce honey and add natural sweetener like stevia.

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