Description
Dandelion Syrup is a floral, honey-like sweetener made from fresh dandelion petals, perfect for drizzling over pancakes, stirring into tea, or adding a unique twist to baked goods.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh dandelion petals (about 100 blooms)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the dandelion petals gently to remove any dirt or insects.
- Place the petals and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, discarding the petals.
- Return the liquid to the saucepan, add sugar and lemon juice, and simmer over low heat until thickened to a syrup consistency (about 15–20 minutes).
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Only use dandelions that have not been treated with pesticides or chemicals.
- The syrup will thicken more as it cools.
- For a stronger floral flavor, steep petals longer before straining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg