Dandelion Honey Recipe

How to Make Dandelion Honey

1. Pick 4 cups of dandelion flower petals during the daylight hours while the flowers are in full bloom. Remove petals from the green stems.
2. Discard the green stem parts.
3. Place the dandelion petals in a heavy-bottomed saucepan with 2 cups of water, 1/2 cup thinly sliced lemons, and 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Then, reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let steep for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, for a more intense flavor.
6. Strain the dandelion tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a bowl. Discard the solids.
7. Pour the strained liquid back into the heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
8. Gradually add 4 cups of granulated sugar, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
9. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches your desired syrupy consistency (approximately 45-60 minutes). The honey should thicken as it cools.
10. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Skim off any foam that may have formed on the surface. Pour the dandelion honey into sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!