Delicious Spring Dandelion Jelly with Zesty Orange Flavor
A unique and vibrant jelly made from fresh dandelion flowers and zesty oranges, perfect for spreading on toast or adding to desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 half-pints 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh dandelion flowers
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 package of pectin
- Zest of one orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Harvest your dandelions by gathering about 2 cups from a clean area.
- Prepare the infusion by mixing dandelion flowers with 4 cups of water and bringing it to a boil.
- Strain the liquid using a fine mesh sieve to separate the petals.
- Add 2 cups of the dandelion infusion back to the pot with sugar and pectin.
- Cook the mixture at a rolling boil over medium-high heat for about 5-10 minutes.
- Incorporate the orange zest and lemon juice into the mixture.
- Test the gel consistency on a cold plate.
- Jar the jelly into sterilized jars with headspace at the top.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for long-term storage.
Notes
Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year. After opening, refrigerate and consume within 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg