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Farm Kitchen:  Dandelion Jelly Recipe?  |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 08:06:56 AM
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I would love to make some dandelion jelly since they are all over right now. I know Aunt Jenny makes it and was wondering if she would be sharing the recipe. I don't know if it can be make like the violet jelly or not.
I am going to get more pectin while I am out today so I can get started.
Thanks, Kris
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 08:48:10 AM
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Sure...I will always share recipes. I will post it tonight. It is on my blog somewhere if you want to look for it during the day...but I will post it tonight anyhow.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 09:39:42 AM
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Aunt Jenny, I used your Violet Jelly recipe last night...can't wait to give them out as Mother's Day gifts (from Violet, of course :)) Thanks for posting that last year!!!
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 11:13:01 AM
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Thanks so much Jenny!! I was looking for this recipe too.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 11:40:45 AM
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Jenny I would like to try the dandelion jelly recipe as well do you mind if I use it as well I was just trying to find one! What a blessing!!!
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 12:36:34 PM
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Oh man, what perfect timing! I made mine last weekend, and it didn't set up quite firm enough, so I'll have to reprocess it. I'm learning how to use clear-jel. in my dandelion jelly, I used:
2 cups petals
2 cups boiling water
let it sit overnight
strain into stainless steel pan, and add:
4 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice, zest of one lemon
pectin, clear jel, etc. (I used 3 TBSP of clear jel, but, I think I'm going to sprinkle in a few TBSP of either pectin or more clear-jel. and re-process everything)
Food coloring, optional
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Patti Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patti
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 1:06:30 PM
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I ordered dandelion jelly from Aunt Jenny and boy is it delicious! The rosemary is tasty, too....you farmgals should try that one out for different! My guests have loved it on homemade crackers!
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
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Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 1:41:15 PM
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I asked this with the violet jelly thread - do you mean the flower heads or pull the petals off and use the petals? My daughter made it one year and she had to reprocess hers, too.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 6:04:02 PM
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wow thanks so much I cant wait!!!!
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 8:23:49 PM
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Pam, yes you remove the petals for dandelion (use scissors to snip the green part off), and no you don't for violet.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 8:52:14 PM
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Here it is..sorry I didn't go online last night!
Dandelion Jelly
2 heaping cups dandelion petals (it takes about 4 cups whole flower heads)I cut only the yellow part off with scissors
2 c. boiling water
1/4 cup well strained fresh lemon juice
4 cups sugar
3 oz liquid Certo pectin (no substitutions)
a couple drops yellow food coloring if desired
Poor boiling water over petals in a quart jar, cover and let sit for at least an hour..but no more than 24 hours (refridgerate it if you are going longer than an hour(after straining this will be your infusion)
Sterilize jars (I use 4 oz or 1/2 pint jars) and keep hot until ready to fill, get lids in hot water and rings ready too.
To make jelly: stir lemon juice and sugar into infusion in a 3 quart pan. Bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Add liquid certo and continue to boil for two minutes (exactly).This is when to add food coloring if you use it. Skim any foam from top with metal spoon.Ladle quickly into hot jars to 1/8" from top. Clean each rim with hot wet clean cloth and put on lid as each is filled. Water bath can for 10 min.
makes 4 or 5 1/2 pint jars...or 8 or 9 of the 4 oz jars.
Have fun girls! I am finally noticing just a few dandelions popping up in my yard (when the snow melts off and on!) so I know it won't be long until my next batch either.
OH!! If you can't gather enough for a whole batch at once you can freeze the cut petals in a baggie until you have a full 2 cups of petals..adding new ones each day.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Catherine
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
Catherine Ann
Temple
TX
USA
166 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 12:39:22 PM
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I know just where to find dandelions, this will be fun!
Thanks ladies :) ... off to visit Aunt Jenny's online shop!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 7:00:18 PM
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I made the jelly tonight. It's so pretty and it jelled! I can't wait to taste it now. Thanks so much for the recipe. My yard is full of dandelions right now. I want to pick more and make more jelly later.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 4:13:10 PM
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Bumping this up for Kate.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
Edited by - kristin sherrill on Apr 14 2010 4:13:57 PM |
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 07:05:15 AM
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wow to here everyone making there I have not seen one dandelion yet so I am still waiting collecting jars and such to get ready when the time comes. thanks so much to all of you for the input!!!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2010 : 07:10:33 AM
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I had picked over 4 cups of flowers last week and went ahead and poured the boiling water over them. I strained them after a few hours and put the juice in the fridge. It was almost 3 days later when I got to make the jelly. It has a stronger flavor than the ones I made first. I like the actual flowers taste. Kind of like the dandelion tea when I drink it. And it's just beautiful in theose little jars.
I went out this morning to pick the last of the violets. Just barely got a little over 2 cups of them. But the dandelions are still all over the place. I guess I'll be making more next week. I hope I can sell some at the farmer's market.
Kris
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2010 : 1:46:44 PM
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Well, I picked and infused dandelions and violets today-I'll be making more jam tomorrow-I bought some 1/2 pint jelly jars at Ace Hardware, as the pint jars are a little big for my taste. Can't wait! I want to find some cute labels to put on the canning jars....any tips?
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 11:24:07 AM
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Woot! My violet jelly turned out perfect, and my dandelion jelly is setting up WONDERFUL. IT turned out more orange than the first batch, but, that's fine with me! The first batch hardly set up at all.
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 6:26:20 PM
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Oh! Now what can I do? My jelly didn't firm up. Do I recook it again? What oh What do I do? HELP
Farmgirl sister Debra
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 8:04:55 PM
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Personally I don't like the taste of re-cooked jelly. I would call it dandelion syrup and make a new batch. Sorry to tell you that. But..it may work..someone else may have better experience with re-processing that I have had. Don't give up debra!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
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Posted - May 01 2010 : 2:24:31 PM
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Jenny thank you for your honesty..I will try to recook it. At this point no harm done.
Debra
Worry ends Where Faith in God begins. |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rae
MN
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Posted - May 03 2010 : 6:39:30 PM
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Jenny when you pick the dandelions do you need to use them that same day or can they sit a few days? Just curious as I could pick some and cut off petals and then wait until weekend to make the jam.
Thanks
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2010 : 7:14:38 PM
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I can hardly ever use them right that moment...but I do take the time to cut the petals off and freeze them in a zip bag until needed..works great and I notice no difference in taste at all.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Farm Kitchen: Dandelion Jelly Recipe? |
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Dandelion Jelly Recipe?
