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FieldsofThyme
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
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 Posted - Apr 04 2012 : 7:45:22 PM
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What exactly does dandelion jelly taste like? Just today I made my first batch of violet jelly from a recipe that I got from Jonni. Personally, I've never made jelly before so I'm very excited to see how it turns out. I saw on that recipe that you could use dandelions in place of the violets so I was curious as to what that tastes like. Glad it set up for you this time!!
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FieldsofThyme
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
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Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 2:01:58 PM
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| Geez! So many neat ideas! Queen Anne's Lace jelly?? I've never heard of these things before. I don't think my violet jelly is going to set. Do you know what causes that? Not sure what I did wrong. Could I have cooked it too long? |
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soapmommy60543
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Ann
Oswego
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Posted - Apr 07 2012 : 11:22:38 AM
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Emily, my dandelion jelly didn't set the first time I tried it. While I've never tried violet jelly (I will be now!), I'll tell you what I did for my dandelion jelly. I added a package of pectin. That may be cheating to some, but I'd rather have jelly that gels. Call me picky that way! LOL
Christina, I can't wait to try the other jellies you mentioned. I love making jams, jellies and fruit butters, and finding something new and unusual is so much fun! Thank you so much for sharing these!
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FieldsofThyme
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nanr42
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Nan
WALDPORT
Oregon
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Posted - Apr 08 2012 : 8:13:04 PM
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| I used pectin in my blackberry jam. It isn't really necessary there but it's faster. Five minutes instead of twenty to gel. I think I read that to gel there has to be some acid, so adding lemon juice to things low on natural pectin helps. But I've never made any flower jellies, so this may not apply. I sure would like to, tho. Esp dandelion. I'll have to wait for the new crop. |
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forgetmenot
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Judith
Nora Springs
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Posted - Apr 08 2012 : 8:27:39 PM
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Was going to ask what the dandelion roots are used for...but went back and read your blog...and I have MJ's book... |
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Aunt Jenny
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Jenny
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Posted - Apr 09 2012 : 9:53:51 PM
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My dandelions are blooming again here...so I will be making more jelly soon.
We love it!!
Jenny in Utah
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soapmommy60543
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Ann
Oswego
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Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 09:51:42 AM
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Did some dandelion jelly myself yesterday. You can find my recipe and some basic canning how-to's on the blog.
http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com/2012/04/tea-for-tuesday-spring-flower-jelly.html
Someone had asked about the taste - it tastes like mild honey. I absolutely LOVE it! We made gluten free dandelion bread with some more blossoms yesterday, too. That recipe will be up soon.
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michgirl
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Mary
Glendale
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Posted - Apr 15 2012 : 12:02:40 PM
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| I made some for the first time yesterday! It is really really good. My daughter likes it better than the violet jelly I also made. I added some yellow food coloring (cheating a bit, I know, but the color is sunny) and now my family will all try some. Next time I may leave off the food coloring. But the taste is delicate and wonderful. |
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Farm Kitchen: Canned dandelion jelly today |
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Canned dandelion jelly today
The jelly set this time ~ YAY! I used a different recipe, but may use more flower petals next time. It's very pale yellow, but I've purchased it that color before too.