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Homemade Dandelion ‘Honey’ Syrup

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Make a sweet, natural syrup substitute using foraged dandelion petals, sugar, and lemon juice. This recipe creates a vegan alternative to honey perfect for spreading or sweetening.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups packed dandelion flower heads (petals only)
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 large lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)

Instructions

  1. Harvest dandelion heads in the morning after the dew has dried and before noon. Select flowers from areas you know have not been treated with pesticides.
  2. Separate the yellow petals from the green base of the flower heads. You need 4 packed cups of petals only. Discard the green parts.
  3. Combine the dandelion petals, water, and lemon juice in a non-reactive saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 30 minutes. The liquid will turn a deep yellow color.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean bowl. Press gently on the petals to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
  6. Return the strained liquid to the clean saucepan. Add the 4 cups of granulated sugar.
  7. Place the pan over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  8. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Continue to boil without stirring for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the syrup reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer. The syrup will thicken as it cooks.
  9. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
  10. Pour the hot syrup immediately into sterilized jars. Seal the jars tightly. Allow the syrup to cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, harvest dandelions on a sunny day when the flowers are fully open.
  • If you do not have a candy thermometer, the syrup is ready when a drop placed on a cold plate thickens quickly.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.
  • This syrup is excellent for baking with dandelion honey or drizzling over pancakes.

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