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Dandelion Flower Syrup (Dandelion Honey)

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 20 minutes
Course Condiments & Preserves
Servings 1 portion

Ingredients
  

  • 7 oz (200 grams) Dandelion Flowers
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) water
  • 7 cups (1 kg) sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized pot, add 6 cups of water (1.5 liters).
  • Cut off the green parts from the dandelion flowers so it is only the yellow petals left. Remove as much green as possible.
  • Put the yellow petals in the pot of water.
  • When all petals are in the water, bring the pot to a boil and stir. Let it simmer for 20 minutes with a lid on.
  • Remove the pot from heat and let it rest in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours - preferable overnight.
  • Strain the dandelion flowers and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Discard the dandelions.
  • Add the dandelion liquid, sugar, and lemon juice to a pot and bring to a boil. Let it simmer over low heat for about 1 hour until it has reduced by 50-60%. The longer you let it simmer the thicker syrup it will become.
  • Add the dandelion syrup to sterilized jars and store it in the fridge. It should keep for about 6 months.
Keyword dandelion, foraging, honey, spring, syrup