Description
Dandelion Delight Syrup brings sunshine into kitchen with golden liquid harvested from meadow wildflowers. Drizzled over pancakes or mixed into cocktails, this floral elixir connects nature’s sweetness with culinary creativity you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dandelion Flowers:
- 4 cups dandelion flowers, loosely packed (make sure they are clean and pesticide-free)
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Carefully harvest fresh dandelion blossoms from pesticide-free areas, selecting bright yellow, fully opened flowers at their peak.
- Gently rinse the dandelion flowers under cool running water, carefully removing any debris or small insects, then delicately pat dry with clean paper towels.
- Meticulously separate the golden yellow petals from the green stems and base, collecting only the soft, vibrant yellow flower petals in a clean saucepan.
- Pour of filtered water over the collected dandelion petals, ensuring they are completely submerged.
- Place the saucepan on medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce temperature to low and simmer for 25-35 minutes, allowing the flower essences to infuse thoroughly.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth over a clean bowl, carefully pouring the infused liquid through to separate the petals from the golden-hued extraction.
- Gently press the flower petals to extract maximum flavor, then discard the spent botanical remnants.
- Return the strained liquid to the saucepan, adding of granulated white sugar and of fresh lemon juice.
- Increase heat to medium-high, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the syrup for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens to a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool for 10-15 minutes, then carefully transfer into sterilized glass jars using a clean funnel.
- Seal the jars tightly, allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Capture the essence of spring with this sunshine-infused syrup that transforms humble wildflowers into liquid gold.
- Picking dandelion flowers during peak bloom ensures maximum sweetness and vibrant flavor for your homemade treat.
- Careful straining prevents bitter green parts from overwhelming the delicate floral notes in your syrup.
- Simmering slowly concentrates the natural sugars, creating a rich, amber-hued liquid that captures wild botanical complexity.
- Store in sealed glass jars to preserve the bright, honey-like consistency and enjoy a taste of meadow memories throughout the year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1020 kcal
- Sugar: 992g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1005g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A