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Homemade dandelion honey

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!
Course Condiment
Cuisine Czech
Keyword dandelion honey, pampeliškový med
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Infusion: 12 hours
Total Time 14 hours 20 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 833kcal
Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

  • 350 pieces dandelion heads without stem
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon sliced
Cups - Metric

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

  • 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

Calories: 833kcal | Carbohydrates: 213g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 201g | Vitamin A: 11862IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 4mg