Dandelion Jelly with Lemon Honey (Print Version)

A bright floral spread blending dandelion petals, lemon zest, and honey for sweet, vibrant flavor.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 2 cups dandelion petals, green parts removed
02 - 4 cups water
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
05 - 0.5 cup honey

→ Sugar & Setting

06 - 3.5 cups granulated sugar
07 - 1.75 ounces powdered fruit pectin

# How To Make It:

01 - Rinse and gently dry dandelion blossoms. Pinch off and discard all green sepals and stems, reserving only the yellow petals.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine petals and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing petals to extract all liquid. Discard petals. You should have approximately 3 to 3.5 cups dandelion tea.
04 - Pour dandelion tea back into a clean saucepan. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Stir to combine.
05 - Whisk in powdered pectin and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
06 - Add sugar all at once and return to a full, hard boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
07 - Skim off any foam. Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 0.25 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal with lids and bands.
08 - Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool completely. Jelly will set as it cools.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A unique, floral preserve made from foraged dandelion blossoms
  • Bright, sunny flavor with hints of honey and fresh lemon zest
  • Perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or drizzling over yogurt
  • Makes approximately 4 half-pint jars—great for gifting
  • Vegetarian-friendly with easy vegan adaptations
02 -
  • Remove all green parts from dandelion heads to avoid bitterness
  • Use a rolling boil when adding pectin for proper activation
  • Don't skip the water bath processing for safe shelf-stable jars
  • Label jars with the date and store in a cool, dark place
  • Note: Contains honey—not suitable for infants under 1 year
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