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Delicious Dandelion Flower Jelly Recipe Easy Homemade Lemon and Vanilla

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A bright and floral jelly made from fresh dandelion petals, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, and natural vanilla bean for a unique, comforting spread.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh dandelion petals (yellow parts only, pesticide-free)
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
  • 5 cups granulated sugar (preferably organic cane sugar)
  • 1.75 oz powdered pectin (about 50 grams)
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped

Instructions

  1. Harvest and prepare dandelion petals by removing green bases; about 4 cups of petals.
  2. Place petals in a large pot and pour in 4 cups boiling water. Cover and steep for 24 hours at room temperature.
  3. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean pot, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard petals.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and zest plus scraped vanilla bean seeds into the strained liquid.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine sugar and powdered pectin to prevent clumping.
  6. Bring the dandelion infusion to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Quickly stir in the sugar-pectin mixture.
  7. Return to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  8. Test the set by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it is ready. If not, boil another minute and test again.
  9. Remove from heat, skim off any foam, and pour hot jelly into sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids.
  10. Let jars cool completely at room temperature. Store in a cool, dark place for up to one year or refrigerate after opening.

Notes

Only use yellow dandelion petals to avoid bitterness. Steep petals for a full 24 hours for best flavor. Stir constantly during boiling to prevent scorching. Skim foam before jarring for better appearance and shelf life. Properly sterilize jars to avoid spoilage. Vanilla bean seeds provide richer flavor than extract. If jelly doesn’t set, boil longer or add more pectin as per package instructions.

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