Dandelion Syrup Recipe: A Sweet Taste of Spring
Spring is right around the corner and with it comes dandelions. While to some they are a weed that they can't get rid of, and a source of food for others, like bees. But they have some great uses for us too. Like this dandelion syrup recipe.
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Dandelion Syrup Recipe: A Sweet Taste of Spring
Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than with a sweet and fragrant dandelion syrup? This homemade syrup is made from the bright yellow flowers that are often seen growing wild in fields and lawns.
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Not only is dandelion syrup delicious, but it's also a great way to enjoy the health benefits of dandelions, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Dandelion syrup has some impressive health benefits. Dandelions are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and iron. They remove toxins from the body, boost the immune system, support healthy digestion, and can do lots more.
How to Use Dandelion Syrup
Dandelion syrup can be used just like you would maple syrup like drizzling it over pancakes or waffles or stirred into tea or lemonade. It has a sweet and floral taste that's perfect for spring.
Making Dandelion Syrup
This is simple to make, but it does take time, there is a lot of simmering time. Some recipes call for you to remove the yellow petals from the green of the flower completely, however, I don't have the patience for that stuff so we didn't.
Leaving the green on the flowers can lead to some bitterness but we didn't find it strong or really noticeable.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dandelion flowers, washed and dried
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice or 2 lemons quartered
Instructions:
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the dandelion flowers and lemons to your pot and stir gently.
Lower the heat and let the flowers simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure they are cooking evenly and all parts get their color extracted.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing down on the flowers to extract as much liquid as possible.
Return the liquid to the pot and add the sugar. If you didn't use lemons, add your lemon juice now.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Reduce the heat and let the syrup simmer for 30 minutes, or until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency. It can take longer.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool. Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar and store it in the refrigerator. It can last in the fridge for up to 6 months… if you can leave it for that long.
The next time you see dandelions popping up in your yard, don't be so quick to pull them out! Instead, harvest the flowers and make this tasty and nutritious syrup. It's a sweet taste of spring that you won't want to miss. But don't take them all, leave some for the bees.
Dandelion Syrup
Spring is right around the corner and with it comes dandelions. But they have some great uses for us too. Like this dandelion syrup recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dandelion flowers, washed and dried
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice or 2 lemons quartered
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the dandelion flowers and stir gently.
- Lower the heat and let the flowers simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure they are cooking evenly and all parts get their color extracted.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing down on the flowers to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Return the liquid to the pot and add the sugar. If you didn't use lemons, add your lemon juice now.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Reduce the heat and let the syrup simmer for 30 minutes, or until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency. It can take longer.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool.
- Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar and store it in the refrigerator.
