Dandelionforsythia Jelly Recipes

DANDELION JELLY

Steps:

• Heat water in a large pot until simmering. Add 2 cups dandelion petals; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove petals with a slotted spoon and strain over a bowl; squeeze out as much liquid from them as possible. Discard petals. Repeat with remaining 2 cups petals.
• Measure out 3 cups of dandelion-infused water, adding tap water to make up the difference if needed, and pour into a large pot. Add lemon juice, pectin, and yellow food coloring; bring to a rolling boil. Add sugar; return to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim foam off the surface if needed.
• Pour mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large pot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars, 2 inches apart, into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 7 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the pot and place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight. Let cool, about 24 hours.

DANDELION/FORSYTHIA JELLY

Steps:

• 1. Pick 6-8 cups of forsythia and dandelion blooms, just the blooms. Boil enough water to cover them and pour over blooms, let steep for 2 hours. The more dandelion blooms you have the more rich yellow the color and the pollen boost will be, 1 part dandelion 2 parts forsythia blooms is a mix
• 2. Invert saucer over bloom tea and set in fridge over night for at least 24 hours, I've actually let them go for 48hours with no bad effects.
• 3. Strain through wire collie der and squeeze out tea from blooms, discard blooms. Strain liquid through coffee filter or a couple of folds of paper towels. Add enough water to equal 8 cups.
• 4. In a large pot put liquid (tea), lemon juice, and all of the pectin, bring to a boil.
• 5. While liquid is boiling, prepare jars (this should make 13, 1/2 pint jars).
• 6. Once liquid boils, add honey and sugar, bring back to a boil and reduce heat to a low boil for at least 30 min.
• 7. Ladle into jars leaving 1/4 inch head space, and put on lids as you go. Process in a water bath for 10min, or not, I've done it both ways and had this seal and stay sealed for years. Your choice!!! Enjoy!