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Delicious Dandelion Jelly Recipe Easy Homemade Sweet Floral Jelly

Enjoy the unique floral sweetness of homemade dandelion jelly. This easy recipe transforms foraged dandelion blossoms into a delightful spread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 cups fresh dandelion blossoms yellow petals only, green parts removed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.75 oz fruit pectin 1 package (49 g)
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional, to reduce foaming

Method
 

  1. Pluck and rinse dandelion petals.
  2. Simmer petals in water for 15 minutes.
  3. Strain liquid and discard petals.
  4. Add lemon juice and sugar, dissolve.
  5. Add pectin, boil hard for 1-2 minutes, add butter if desired.
  6. Test jelly set on a cold plate.
  7. Ladle into sterilized jars, seal, and cool.

Notes

Ensure dandelions are harvested from areas free of pesticides and herbicides.