Confiture De Crameillotte Dandelion Flower Jelly
This traditional french recipe uses the common dandelion flower (taraxacum officinale) but you could use others, if you wish.
Steps
Pick the dandelions in full sunshine.
Try to pick dandelions that have no chemicals on them.
Pull off all the dandelion petals and put them in a pot with the water , lemon slices and vanilla bean.
Simmer for about 30 minutes.
Let the mixture sit by the side of the stove for 5 to 6 hours.
Strain to separate the petals from the juice.
Return the juice to the pot and bring to a simmer.
Slowly add the sugar and simmer until desired thickness.
Serve on toast or muffins.
Ingredients
dandelion flowers, water, lemons, vanilla bean, sugar