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Homemade Dandelion Honey Jelly with Vanilla Bean

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A sweet, floral jelly made from fresh dandelion flowers and infused with vanilla bean, perfect for spring and summer. This easy recipe yields a luscious jelly ideal for toast, yogurt, or tea.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh yellow dandelion petals (discard green parts)
  • 4 cups (800g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 cups (960ml) water
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split lengthwise (or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract as substitute)
  • 1 package (about 1.75 oz / 50g) pectin (Sure-Jell recommended)

Instructions

  1. Pick bright yellow dandelion flowers, avoiding green parts. Rinse gently in cold water and pat dry. (About 30 minutes)
  2. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups water and dandelion petals. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until golden color develops. (20–25 minutes)
  3. Strain the infusion through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard petals. (10 minutes)
  4. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Add seeds and pod to the dandelion liquid. (5 minutes)
  5. Stir in sugar and lemon juice until sugar dissolves. (5 minutes)
  6. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat. Quickly stir in pectin powder and boil hard for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. (5–7 minutes)
  7. Test jelly set by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and holds shape, it’s ready. If not, boil another minute and test again. (3–5 minutes)
  8. Remove vanilla bean pod and discard. Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal immediately. (10 minutes)
  9. Let jars cool at room temperature for several hours or overnight to thicken. Store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate after opening.

Notes

Remove the vanilla bean pod before jarring to avoid overpowering flavor. Stir constantly during boiling to prevent sugar scorching. Use pesticide-free dandelions picked early in the morning. Double strain if needed to avoid grit. Jelly sets best after a full rolling boil with pectin. Soak pots immediately after use to ease cleaning.

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