Homemade Dandelion Jelly Recipe with Honey and Vanilla Bean
A delightful jelly made from fresh dandelion petals, sweetened with honey and infused with vanilla bean, perfect for spring and summer spreads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes simmer + 1 minute boil + jarring time (~30 minutes total)
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 half-pint jars (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh dandelion petals (yellow parts only)
- 2 ½ cups honey (preferably raw or local)
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 whole vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1 package (1.75 ounces or 49 grams) powdered fruit pectin
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Pick about 4 cups of fresh dandelion petals, removing all green parts. Rinse gently in cold water.
- Place petals and split vanilla bean pod in a large pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard solids.
- Measure 4 cups of strained liquid; add water if needed to reach 4 cups. Return liquid to pot.
- Stir in the fruit pectin and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in honey and lemon juice gently to avoid foam.
- Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars using a funnel, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids.
- Optionally, process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes for longer shelf life. Otherwise, cool to room temperature and refrigerate.
Notes
Use only bright yellow dandelion petals to avoid bitterness. Add honey off the heat to preserve flavor. Skim foam during boiling for clearer jelly. Test jelly set on a chilled plate before jarring. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place up to 1 year; refrigerate after opening and consume within 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 13
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