Description
Drizzle golden dandelion honey across your morning toast for a sweet, wildcrafted delicacy straight from nature’s pantry. Wildflower meadows whisper their secret recipe, inviting you to savor summer’s pure, sunlit essence in each golden spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh dandelion petals (yellow parts only)
- 2 ½ to 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 lemon, sliced (organic if possible)
Instructions
- Forage for vibrant dandelion blossoms in pristine, chemical-free landscapes, carefully selecting flowers with abundant yellow petals and meticulously separating them from bitter green components.
- Transfer golden petals into a spacious saucepan, combining them with pure water and fragrant lemon slices, allowing the mixture to reach a robust boil before gently reducing temperature to create a delicate simmer.
- Permit the aromatic infusion to develop depth by allowing it to rest undisturbed for an extended period, ideally between 6-12 hours, which enhances the intricate floral essence.
- Carefully filter the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or layers of cheesecloth, applying gentle pressure to extract maximum liquid while separating remaining botanical remnants.
- Return the clarified liquid to a clean cooking vessel, introducing granulated sweetener and stirring consistently until completely dissolved over moderate heat.
- Continue cooking the transformation, maintaining a gentle simmer and periodically monitoring the consistency, allowing the mixture to gradually thicken and develop a luxurious honey-like texture.
- Once achieving the desired viscosity, carefully transfer the golden elixir into sterilized glass containers, allowing complete cooling before securing the lid and refrigerating for optimal preservation.
Notes
- Always choose dandelions from pesticide-free areas to ensure pure, chemical-free flavor and safety for consumption.
- Select bright yellow, fully open flowers during peak blooming season for the most vibrant and sweet taste profile.
- Use a light-colored sugar like white or raw sugar to maintain the delicate golden color and preserve the subtle floral essence of the dandelion syrup.
- Consider adding a splash of vanilla extract during the final simmering stage to enhance the depth and complexity of the honey alternative’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg