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Learn how to make Dandelion jelly, and you will smile when you look at those dandelions growing on your lawn.

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Dandelion jelly is easy to make, and is a wonderful and nutritious jelly to share.

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Harvest the dandelions when they are in full bloom, from a safe and organic area that has not been sprayed.

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Pick the blooms when they are open and dry. It won’t take long to harvest a small basket full of dandelion blooms.

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Pull the petals off the flowers while they are still fresh, avoiding the green base and leaves which will contribute to a bitter taste.

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For this recipe pick 4 cups of loose dandelion petals, which are equivalent to 2 cups of packed petals.

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Add 4 cups of boiling water to the dandelion petals and steep for 24 hours to make a  dandelion tea.

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After soaking, strain the dandelion tea. Then add the  tea, 7.5 cups of sugar, and 2 tbsp of lemon juice to a pot and bring to a boil on high heat.

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Boil until the mixture reaches a hard boil stage, then time the hard boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add 2 envelopes of liquid pectin.– Stir for 5 minutes.

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Pour the jelly into sterilized jars to within 1/4 inch from the top of the jar, and add lids. Place into a water bath canner for 10 minutes.

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Set the jars aside on your counter where they will be able to finish setting without interference.

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Eat dandelion jelly as you would eat any other sweet jelly, on a bagel or on a piece of toast for a delicious treat.

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Dandelion jelly contains beneficial compounds. The flowers contain phenolic acids and flavonoids, which have beneficial properties.

For more information, see the full recipe!