Description
Delicate dandelion jelly whispers spring’s sweet promise across golden meadows. Local wildflowers dance through this sunshine-infused spread, inviting you to savor nature’s delightful culinary secret.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ cups (907 g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (710 ml) fresh dandelion petals (only the yellow part, no green)
- 3 cups (710 ml) boiling water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 box (49.6 g/1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin
Instructions
- Petal Harvest: Carefully select pristine dandelion blossoms from an untreated landscape, meticulously separating golden petals from green sepals.
- Floral Infusion: Submerge delicate petals in scalding water, allowing them to steep overnight. Strain the vibrant golden liquid through a fine mesh, capturing 3 cups of concentrated dandelion essence.
- Flavor Foundation: Combine dandelion tea with zesty lemon juice in a spacious cooking vessel. Integrate powdered pectin, whisking until completely incorporated.
- Culinary Transformation: Escalate mixture to a vigorous boil, incorporating sugar in one swift motion. Maintain intense heat, continuously stirring for precisely 12 minutes to achieve optimal jelly consistency.
- Preservation Protocol: Eliminate surface foam, then methodically transfer molten jelly into sterilized glass containers. Ensure pristine jar rims, secure lids with precise band tightening.
- Sealing Technique: Immerse sealed jars in vigorously boiling water for 10 minutes, guaranteeing a hermetic preservation method that ensures long-term storage and flavor integrity.
Notes
- Choose dandelions from pesticide-free areas like organic gardens or meadows away from roadways to ensure pure, chemical-free petals.
- Remove all green parts completely, using only bright yellow petals to prevent bitterness and achieve a clean, delicate jelly flavor.
- Watch the boiling process carefully, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve the perfect gel-like consistency without scorching.
- Use thoroughly cleaned and sterilized jars to prevent bacterial growth and extend the jelly’s shelf life, ensuring food safety and preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg