Description
Learn how to make dandelion honey, a vegan-friendly alternative to traditional honey with a mild floral flavor. This homemade herbal syrup is perfect as a sweetener in tea, on toast, or in baked goods.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dandelion petals (green parts removed)
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Harvest Dandelion Flowers: Harvest fresh dandelion flowers from an area free of chemicals or pesticides. Rinse gently and remove green parts, keeping only the yellow petals for flavor.
- Prepare Mixture: In a saucepan, combine dandelion petals, water, lemon juice, and lemon slices. Boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Steep Mixture: Remove from heat and let steep for 6 hours or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Strain and Sweeten: Strain liquid, discard solids, then add sugar. Boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened.
- Store: Cool slightly, pour into sterilized jars, and refrigerate.
Notes
- Dandelion honey is a vegan-friendly alternative to traditional honey with a mild floral flavor. Use it as a sweetener in tea, on toast, or in baked goods.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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
