Dandelion Jelly

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Updated at: Sun, 11 May 2025 13:55:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories93.8 kcal (5%)

Total Fat0 g (0%)

Carbs24 g (9%)

Sugars22.9 g (25%)

Protein0.1 g (0%)

Sodium4 mg (0%)

Fiber0.2 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

48 servings

2 cupsdandelion blossoms

3 cupswater

use 1 quart water to cook dandelion blossoms

1 pkgpowdered fruit pectin

5 ½ cupssugar

0.5 Tbsorange extract

or lemon, original recipe calls for 2 Tbs

1 dropred food color

optional

2 dropsyellow food coloring

optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring dandelion blossoms and water to a boil; boil for 4 minutes. Strain through a damp jelly bag or cheesecloth, reserving 3 cups liquid. Discard the blossoms. In a large kettle, combine dandelion liquid and pectin; stir well. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute; stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; add extract and food coloring if desired. Skim off foam. Pour the hot liquid into hot sterilized jars, leaving ¼-in. headspace. Adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water bath.