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Dandelion jam
Delicious and fragrant dandelion jam, also known as dandelion honey, which is not only very pleasant to taste but also has a host of beneficial properties. Prepared according to our step-by-step recipe, dandelion jam is quick to make. Your family and guests will surely appreciate your efforts, and sweet lovers will be especially grateful.
If you love to experiment with aromatic drinks, try making dandelion tea. This tea has a bright and rich flavor that will please you not only during bad weather but also on sunny days.
Preparation time: 70 minutes.
Ingredients
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- dandelion flowers – 200 g;
- sugar – 200 g;
- lemon – 1/2 pc;
- water – 200 ml.
Preparation
- Before starting to cook, you need to collect and prepare the dandelion flowers. We try to choose only fully open ones. Carefully trim the heads. If the flowers close while you are bringing them home, don’t be alarmed – this is normal.
- First, rinse the dandelion flowers under running water to wash off dirt and insects.
- Now you need to remove the lower green part so the jam doesn't taste bitter. Do this with a knife or scissors.
- Transfer the dandelions to a pot, pour in 200 milliliters of water, add half a lemon, and place on the heat. Set the heat to maximum.
- Bring to a boil and continue cooking for 15 minutes, but now over medium heat.
- The resulting broth must be strained through cheesecloth, as the flowers and lemon will no longer be needed.
- Add 200 grams of sugar to the broth and stir. Place on the heat and set to maximum. After boiling, lower the heat to slightly below medium. We will cook the dandelion jam for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you want the dandelion honey to be thicker, then it’s worth increasing the cooking time.
- After 30-40 minutes, the jam has changed color and is ready. To determine the readiness of the jam, drop some cooled jam on a saucer, and if the drop does not spread, the dandelion jam is ready. Fans of thick jam can cook it a little longer.
- Pour the jam into a jar. After cooling, it will thicken.
Delight your loved ones with dandelion honey. Bon appetit.
