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Dandelion Jelly is often compared to the taste of honey. It's sweet, mild, lemony, and has wonderful floral notes.

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This Dandelion Jelly Recipe is so delicious and the gorgeous golden jelly makes a wonderful gift.

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Ingredients

Snip off the stem and green petals of the blossoms at the base. You only want to use the yellow petals.

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Pour 3-½ cups of cold water into a large pot and add petals, orange slice, and lemon zest.

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Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes; remove from heat.

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Pour it into a 1-quart mason jar and steep the tea for a few hours or overnight.

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Strain the steeped tea using a fine-mesh sieve, or a soup bag (sponsored link).

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Pour the tea back into a large saucepan and add lemon juice, pectin, and sugar, as you whisk.

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Once the mixture comes to a rolling boil, boil for 2 minutes.

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Skim foam, if necessary, then ladle the dandelion jelly into sterilized jars, leaving ¼" headspace.

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Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel and hand-tighten the lids.

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Add filled canning jars to the canner. Make sure the water level is at least a few inches over the jars.

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Enjoy!!!

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You may also be interested in my Huckleberry Jam recipe

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Rose Hips Syrup

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Or Lilac Syrup

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And Chokecherry Wine!

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Wild Dandelion Jelly

Dandelion Jelly is often compared to the taste of honey. It's sweet, mild, lemony, and has wonderful floral notes.

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This Dandelion Jelly Recipe is so delicious and the gorgeous golden jelly makes a wonderful gift.

Ingredients

dandelion blossoms lemon juice & zest orange slice pectin sugar

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Snip off the stem and green petals of the blossoms at the base. You only want to use the yellow petals.

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Pour 3-½ cups of cold water into a large pot and add petals, orange slice, and lemon zest.

Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes; remove from heat.

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Pour it into a 1-quart mason jar and steep the tea for a few hours or overnight.

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Strain the steeped tea using a fine-mesh sieve, or a soup bag (sponsored link).

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Pour the tea back into a large saucepan and add lemon juice, pectin, and sugar, as you whisk.

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Once the mixture comes to a rolling boil, boil for 2 minutes.

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Skim foam, if necessary, then ladle the dandelion jelly into sterilized jars, leaving ¼" headspace.

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Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel and hand-tighten the lids.

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Add filled canning jars to the canner. Make sure the water level is at least a few inches over the jars.

Enjoy!!!

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You may also be interested in my Huckleberry Jam recipe

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Rose Hips Syrup

Or Lilac Syrup

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And Chokecherry Wine!

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