Waste not want not; Dandelion Jelly
With spring comes weeds. However the dandelion,  although invasive, is a beneficial plant to your yard (helps worms). you  can eat the leaves in your salads, or make wine, but a great way to use  all those gorgeous little yellow heads, and keep a burst of spring  around is to make
 Dandelion Jelly
Dandelion Jelly
1 quart tightly packed ripe yellow Dandelion flowers
6 cups water
6 cups sugar
juice of one lemon
8 tablespoons Pectin
make sure your flowers have not been sprayed, pick and wash. remove the ends, and as much green as possible.
Place petals, water and lemon juice large heavy bottom pot, bring to a boil, then transfer to a bowl. Place a piece of waxed paper over top and refrigerate until morning.
Return to pot, and sugar and bring to a hard boil. Stirring occasionally. Boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool until hand able. Strain through a sieve, discarding petals.
Add pectin to the liquid and return to a boil for 5-10 minutes, until it begins to set.
Pour into hot sterile jars, and process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes.
 Tastes a bit  like honey
Tastes a bit  like honey
Have a recipe to share, why not post it in the Kansas State Forum.
 Dandelion Jelly
Dandelion Jelly1 quart tightly packed ripe yellow Dandelion flowers
6 cups water
6 cups sugar
juice of one lemon
8 tablespoons Pectin
make sure your flowers have not been sprayed, pick and wash. remove the ends, and as much green as possible.
Place petals, water and lemon juice large heavy bottom pot, bring to a boil, then transfer to a bowl. Place a piece of waxed paper over top and refrigerate until morning.
Return to pot, and sugar and bring to a hard boil. Stirring occasionally. Boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool until hand able. Strain through a sieve, discarding petals.
Add pectin to the liquid and return to a boil for 5-10 minutes, until it begins to set.
Pour into hot sterile jars, and process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes.
 Tastes a bit  like honey
Tastes a bit  like honeyHave a recipe to share, why not post it in the Kansas State Forum.
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