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Jasmin71 · 05-08-2008, 05:22 PM

Ok I am so needing help, I want to try this jelly. Have plenty of Blossoms but holy mother of Blossoms I would have to sit here HRS to get ONLY the yellow. ( Green is to be bitter)
How do you get all the yellow without any green...... there has got to be a easer way !!!

Any tips??? THANK YOU!!

MB2 · 05-09-2008, 05:04 AM

I've never heard about Dandelion jelly....sorry, nor have I ever tried it.

Is it good?

I think, your best bet would be to search the web, trying to find out some info's.
Unless, of course, other members on here have first hand experience.

You awakened my curiosity, though....please keep us posted!

ShepsMom · 05-09-2008, 05:09 AM

I've never heard of this jelly either

I drink dandelion tea, and as far as bitter part of it, that's exactly what you want from dandelion, not the other stuff.

Jasmin71 · 05-09-2008, 01:48 PM

here is the recipe Dandelion Honey Recipe | Recipezaar

I remember having it WAY back with grandma. So my GF send me the Link to this, so I am gonna go try it.
And no I dont want the bitter part.....

poconoproud · 05-10-2008, 09:58 AM

Dandelion Jelly at Family Freedom

We make all of our own jellies, but never this one. I will try to get my dad to do it, cuz I'd love to taste it. What other jellies do you make? We make crab apple, blueberry, blackberry, peach, and grape. My mom used to make eldeberry, but not in a long time.

miu · 05-10-2008, 10:00 AM

My aunt used to make dandelion wine. Never heard of the jelly before. Neat.

MB2 · 05-10-2008, 10:20 AM

I am still curious....what does dandelion jelly taste like?

Is it sweet/ sour...bitter?

Is it used "straight" or mixed with something else?

ellie · 05-10-2008, 10:33 AM

I have nearly a half acre of dandelions in bloom. Anyone who wants them is welcome to come over.

Jasmin71 · 05-12-2008, 05:46 AM

As far as I remember ( lol that was MANY years ago) it was not bitter. light Lemon taste and sweet.

I make grape Jelly and mixed Jelly.

MICoastieMom · 05-25-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasmin71

Ok I am so needing help, I want to try this jelly. Have plenty of Blossoms but holy mother of Blossoms I would have to sit here HRS to get ONLY the yellow. ( Green is to be bitter)
How do you get all the yellow without any green...... there has got to be a easer way !!!

Any tips??? THANK YOU!!

When I helped my brother make dandelion wine, we cut the sepals, the green part, from the petals with kitchen shears. You still get a few, but no so many as to impart the bitterness. I don't know of a quicker way. Stick to it, it is delicious and worth the effort. Did you know you can freeze the blossoms in small amounts to keep them from discoloring while ou work on the rest?