Dandelion Honey

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 4 cups dandelion flowers (petals only)
• 4 cups water
• 3 slices lemons, 1/4 inch thick
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split in half
• 2 1/8 cups granulated sugar

Recipe

• 1 pick dandelion flowers during the daylight while in full bloom, remove petals, then measure petals only; discard the green stem parts.
• 2 place petals in a heavy saucepan along with the water, lemon slices, and vanilla bean.
• 3 bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. remove from heat and let steep for 6 hours.
• 4 strain dandelion tea through cheesecloth and discard solids.
• 5 place remaining liquid in a heavy saucepan and bring to a low boil. gradually add sugar while stirring until sugar is dissolved. lower heat and let simmer to desired syrupy thickness (may take up to 4 hours).
• 6 pour into jars and enjoy.