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Fresh Dandelion Honey Jelly with Zesty Lemon Twist

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A simple and delightful jelly combining fresh dandelion petals, raw honey, and zesty lemon for a bright, floral spread perfect for spring and summer.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups loosely packed fresh dandelion petals (pesticide-free)
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 medium lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 package (about 3 tablespoons) fruit pectin
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, to reduce foaming)

Instructions

  1. Harvest about 4 cups of fresh dandelion petals, discarding green parts and stems. Rinse gently under cold water to remove dirt and bugs (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a large pot, combine petals with 4 cups water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and steep for 15 minutes until golden color develops.
  3. Strain the infusion through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pot, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard petals (about 10 minutes).
  4. Return strained liquid to pot. Stir in sugar, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until sugar dissolves. Add butter if using to reduce foaming.
  5. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Add fruit pectin and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Test jelly by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it wrinkles or holds shape, it is set. If not, boil another 30 seconds and test again.
  7. Remove from heat and ladle hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal immediately and let cool at room temperature until set.

Notes

Use only bright yellow dandelion petals from pesticide-free areas. Avoid boiling petals to preserve floral notes; simmer gently. Adding butter reduces foam during boiling. Test jelly set with cold plate test. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage. Vegan option: substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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