Update:
I used my Queen Anne's Lace Jelly recipe, but used about 2 cups of dandelion petals. Next time I will use about a quart of petals and boil them a bit longer. The kids really liked the flavor this time.
I also cleaned out 2 more flower beds, and pulled all the dandelions (several more to clean out yet). The roots dried nicely in my dehydrator overnight. My jar is filling back up.
After Easter, I am focusing on finished up to declutter spots - one bathroom drawer (kids keep messing it up) and one entrance area where boots are in an ugly mess.
6 comments:
i want to try this dandelion jelly.
I recently saw someone post dandelion syrup...is this the same thing?
The Husband has recently mowed and so my dandelion supply is down...I may have to wait.
But I still want to try it!
do you think this would help or hurt someone with allergies. (by helping i mean sort of like local honey does for people with allergies)
-Pat
Pat, this is actually jelly that I made. Not the same as syrup. I used my Queen Anne's Lace jelly recipe (also on my blog) and followed it the same only with dandelion petals. I will boil my petals longer next time, and add more to have about a quart of dandelion petals. They kids love this batch I just made.
I'll add the link to the post.
I love your book from Nancy Jo and the color of your dandelion jelly is very pretty!
Dandelion jelly sounds delicious! I love the see-through colour. Do you eat the leaves? my neighbour is crazy about them. I remember my father making dandelion wine when I was younger but unfortunately I didn't get to taste it! Amazing what you can do with a 'so-called' weed.
Emma,
We do eat the leaves in salads and in dandelion gravy. Next week I plan to pick some more.
Lucky you! that is a very nice book and Nancy Jo is a sweetheart through and through! Let us know when you make something from it. Congrats!
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