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Homemade dandelion honey dripping from a wooden honey dipper into a glass jar.

Dandelion Honey Recipe (Made with Dandelion Flowers)

A simple dandelion honey recipe made with fresh dandelion flowers, sugar, lemon juice, and water. This homemade floral syrup has a golden color and honey-like texture, making it perfect for drizzling over biscuits, toast, pancakes, or stirring into tea.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 0 1 ½ cups
Author: Stephanie

Equipment

  • large bowl for collecting flowers
  • colander
  • small knife or kitchen scissors
  • Medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • jar or jars with lids

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups dandelion petals yellow parts only, lightly packed
  • 2 cups cane sugar sucanat, or light brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Pick fresh dandelion flowers and gently rinse them if needed to remove dirt or tiny insects. Pat them dry or let them air dry on a towel.
  • Remove the yellow petals from the green base of the dandelion flower. This takes a little time, but it helps keep the finished syrup from turning bitter.
  • Place the dandelion petals in a saucepan and pour in the water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the petals steep in the liquid for 20 to 30 minutes. For a stronger floral flavor, you can let it steep even longer.
  • Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean saucepan, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the petals.
  • Add the sugar and lemon juice, if using, to the strained liquid. Stir well and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer the syrup, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens. This usually takes about 25 to 35 minutes, depending on your pan and heat level. It should look like a thin syrup while hot, and thicken more as it cools.
  • Pour the hot dandelion honey into a clean jar and let it cool. As it cools, it will thicken into a smooth golden syrup.

Notes

Tips for the Best Dandelion Honey

  • Use freshly picked dandelion flowers for the best flavor.
  • Remove as many green parts as you can to avoid bitterness.
  • Simmer gently, not rapidly, so the syrup reduces evenly.
  • Remember that the liquid thickens more as it cools.
  • Store it in a clean jar in the refrigerator.
  • If it thickens too much after chilling, warm it slightly before serving.