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Fresh Homemade Dandelion Jelly Recipe with Lemon Zest

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A simple and delightful jelly made from fresh dandelion petals and lemon zest, capturing the essence of spring in a jar. Perfect for spreading on toast or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh yellow dandelion petals, rinsed (avoid green parts)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.75 ounces powdered pectin (about 50 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, to reduce foaming)

Instructions

  1. Pick and prepare about 4 cups of fresh yellow dandelion petals, rinsing gently to remove dirt and bugs. Avoid green parts to prevent bitterness.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the petals, turn off heat, and steep for 15 minutes until the water turns golden.
  3. Strain the petals through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pressing gently to extract all liquid. Discard petals.
  4. Return the dandelion infusion to the pot. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered pectin. Stir well to dissolve pectin.
  5. Gradually add sugar while stirring constantly to prevent clumps and graininess. This takes about 10 minutes.
  6. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Add butter to reduce foaming, then boil hard for 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat, skim off any foam. Using a funnel, ladle hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Wipe jar rims clean, seal with lids, and let cool at room temperature until jars seal with a ‘pop’.
  9. Label jars and store in a cool, dark place. Jelly will thicken and flavor will develop as it cools, about 20-30 minutes.

Notes

Use only bright yellow petals to avoid bitterness. Steep petals for exactly 15 minutes to prevent muddy flavor. Stir constantly when adding sugar and boiling to avoid burning. Butter reduces foam. Use cold plate test to check jelly set. Properly sterilize jars to avoid spoilage. If jelly doesn’t set, reheat with more pectin and sugar and re-can.

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