Homemade dandelion honey

Name: Homemade dandelion honey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 14 h 20 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 350 pieces dandelion heads; 4 cups water; 3 cups granulated sugar; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
14 hrs 20 mins
Servings
3 cups
Calories
833 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Czech

Homemade dandelion honey

Nora Tran

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Every early spring, full-blooming dandelions illuminate the Czech meadows. Let's gather their flowers before they wither and turn them into delicious dandelion honey!

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Ingredients

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350 pieces dandelion heads without stem
4 cups water
3 cups granulated sugar
1 lemon sliced

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Instructions

Collect about 350 pieces dandelion heads, making sure to remove the green stems and keep only the full yellow blossoms.
Place the flowers in a bowl and cover them with a few cups of water. Let them soak for a while so that any insects hidden inside can float to the surface and be removed.
Once cleaned, transfer the dandelion heads to a pot and pour over 4 cups water, cold. Add slices of 1 lemon to the mix.
Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes. After simmering, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit at room temperature—preferably overnight—to allow the flavors to deepen.
Strain the cooled mixture through a clean piece of cotton cloth, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Discard the leftover petals and lemon slices.
Pour the strained liquid back into the pot and bring it to a boil once more. Lower the heat and gradually stir in 3 cups granulated sugar, mixing until the sugar has fully dissolved.
Let the mixture simmer gently on very low heat for another 2 hours, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. This slow simmering helps the syrup thicken to a honey-like consistency.
Allow the finished dandelion honey to cool slightly, then pour it into clean, sterilized jam jars. Seal each jar with a lid and store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

USAGE:
Makes about 3 cups of dandelion honey/syrup.
How to store: Store dandelion honey in lidded jars in a cool, dark place like your pantry. It will keep well for several months.
USAGE: Dandelion honey adds a lovely touch to yogurt, oatmeal, and tea, and brings a gentle floral aroma to other hot drinks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 833kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 213g (71%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 107mg (4%) Potassium 517mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 201g (402%) Vitamin A 11862IU (237%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 239mg (24%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 833 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	833kcal	42%
Carbohydrates	213g	71%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.02g	0%
Sodium	107mg	4%
Potassium	517mg	11%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	201g	402%
Vitamin A	11862IU	237%
Vitamin C	60mg	67%
Calcium	239mg	24%
Iron	4mg	22%