Dandelion Jelly
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Recipe type: Jelly
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups of dandelion petals
  • 3½ cups water
  • 1½ cup organic sugar
  • 3 tsp lemon juice
  • 4-5 tsp low-sugar pectin
Instructions
  1. Simmer the petals in the water for 10 minutes, then cover and let steep for about an hour.
  2. Strain the petals through a fine mesh sieve, pressing out all the liquid.
  3. Place a small plate in the freezer (to test jelly).
  4. Return the liquid to the pot (rinse it clean!) and add the sugar, lemon juice and pectin.
  5. Bring to a rolling boil and cook at least 1 minutes to allow the pectin to activate.
  6. Test jelly on frozen plate to check for desired "gel" consistency. Spoon a small amount on plate, it should hold when plate is tilted.
  7. Pour into sterile jars, place lids and rings on jars, and process in a water-bath canner for 10 minutes. You could also cool and store in the refrigerator.
  8. Makes about three, ½ pint jars.
Recipe by The Patchy Lawn at http://thepatchylawn.com/recipes/from-the-garden/dandelion-jelly/