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To: 1_Rain_Drop

Dandelion jelly never have sampled it, now Pear Cactus jelly.

Maybe should try to make some, got a recipe?


2,837 posted on 03/24/2017 2:41:03 PM PDT by Lakeside Granny ("When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat." Ronald Reagan)
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To: Lakeside Granny
Dandelion Jelly

4 Cups dandelion petals (200g)
4 1/2 Cups sugar
2 Tbsp. bottled lemon juice (fresh lemons have varying acidity - so use bottled)
water (5 cups)
1 box powdered pectin for less sugar recipes
Large saucepan or soup pot
Long spoon for stirring

Directions

Pick at least 10 cups of dandelion blossoms. Pluck off the petals

1. Pour boiling water over petals. Steep until room temperature or overnight if possible.
2. Strain through coffee filter to remove spent petals.
3. Add additional water until tea measures 3 Cups.
4. Combine tea, lemon juice, box of pectin, sugar into large saucepan.
5. Boil until jelly sheets on the back of a spoon.
6. Pour into hot jelly jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
7. Secure lid and ring to seal.

2,873 posted on 03/24/2017 3:10:39 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
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