1 qt. Dandelion blossoms
2 qts. rain water
2 Tbl. Fresh lemon juice
1 3/4 oz. Powdered fruit pectin
5 1/2 C. Sugar
Pick bright, fresh dandelion blossoms and pack the quart container pretty tightly. Rinse quickly in cold water to remove any insects/dirt on the petals. Don’t leave to soak in the water.
Snip off the stem and green collar under each blossom, save only the yellow petals.
In an enamel saucepan, boil petals in water 4 minutes, until the water takes on their color. Pour mixture into cheese cloth and drain well. Press out all liquid. Measure 3 cups of liquid. Add the lemon juice and fruit pectin. Stir.
Bring to a boil, using a large kettle. Add the sugar, stirring to mix well. Continue stirring and boil the mixture for 2 ½ minutes. Pour into hot sterilized jelly jars and seal. Process for five minutes in a boiling water bath.
Pick fully open blossoms after morning dew has dried.
Here is another blog that has step by step instructions of how she did it.
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