Making Dandelion Honey At Home

Making Dandelion Honey At Home

The sun is shining and everything is in full bloom - summer is the favourite time of year for many people, and for good reason! The meadows are dotted with bright yellow dandelion blossoms and this is the perfect time to use them. Did you know that dandelions are a source of several vitamins? Another of the many reasons to try out our quick recipe at home!

You will need:

  • 1 kg dandelion flowers
  • 1 litre water
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 kg sugar ( cane sugar )

How to prepare:

Thoroughly clean the picked flowers and place in a large pot. Add the water and simmer for about 20 minutes. Let the flowers steep overnight with the lid on. The next day, filter the flowers with a fine sieve. Add lemon juice and sugar to this floral water and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 3-4 hours. Once it has reached the desired thickness, pour the dandelion honey into clean and airtight jars. Your homemade dandelion honey is now ready! Enjoy right away with a slice of bread. You can store the airtight jars in your cellar for future use.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab a basket and head off to the nearest meadow and get started on your homemade dandelion honey project! Have fun!