Description
Sweet, golden dandelion syrup emerges as a culinary treasure from forager’s kitchen magic. Wild flowers create liquid sunshine that garden enthusiasts and nature lovers savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups dandelion flowers
- 2 1/2 cups raw sugar
- 4 cups water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Meticulously pluck only the vibrant yellow dandelion petals, carefully discarding the bitter green sections to ensure a pure, smooth flavor profile.
- Delicately rinse the harvested petals under cool running water, thoroughly draining to eliminate any hidden debris or tiny insects.
- Transfer the pristine petals into a medium-sized cooking pot, covering with water and initiating a gentle, barely bubbling infusion over low heat.
- Remove the pot from the heat source, seal with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the floral essence to harmonize overnight in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Carefully strain the infused liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, applying gentle pressure to extract maximum flavor concentration.
- Introduce granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the strained liquid, creating a harmonious sweet-tart base.
- Maintain a medium heat, continuously stirring until the sugar crystals completely dissolve and integrate into the liquid.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the mixture to simmer and concentrate, watching for a rich, viscous consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Carefully transfer the finished syrup into a sterile glass container, letting it cool completely before sealing and refrigerating for optimal preservation up to one month.
Notes
- Harvesting dandelions from pesticide-free areas ensures the purest, safest syrup without chemical contamination.
- Selecting bright yellow, fully opened flowers during mid-morning guarantees maximum flavor and sweetness for the syrup.
- Gently separating petals prevents bitter green parts from affecting the delicate floral taste, creating a smooth, refined syrup.
- Consider using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a unique twist on the traditional recipe, catering to different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Juices
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 92 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 98 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg