Description
Something nice to do with all those dandelions on your lawn, make a treat from the flowers! Dandelion honey is great on toast, muffins, pancakes, and biscuits.
Source: 225 family friendly recipes with a dash of sophistication by peggy trowbridge filippone. About.com
i haven't made this yet, will post update when i do!
Ingredients
- Dandelion Flowers
- Water
- Lemons
- Vanilla Bean
- Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Pick dandelion flowers during the daylight while in full bloom, remove petals, then measure petals only
- Discard the green stem parts
- Place petals in a heavy saucepan along with the water, lemon slices, and vanilla bean
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes
- Remove from heat and let steep for 6 hours
- Strain dandelion tea through cheesecloth and discard solids
- Place remaining liquid in a heavy saucepan and bring to a low boil
- Gradually add sugar while stirring until sugar is dissolved
- Lower heat and let simmer to desired syrupy thickness
- Pour into jars and enjoy