Description
Learn how to make vegan dandelion honey at home with this easy recipe. This floral and citrusy syrup is perfect for spreading on toast, sweetening tea, or using in baked goods. Harvest dandelions from chemical-free areas for the best results.
Ingredients
Scale
Dandelion Honey:
- 4 cups dandelion flower heads (yellow parts only, green parts removed)
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced, seeds removed)
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 3 ½ to 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the Dandelion Flowers: Gently clean the dandelion petals to remove dirt and insects.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large saucepan, combine the dandelion petals, water, lemon slices, and vanilla bean if using. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Steep the Mixture: Remove from heat and let steep, covered, for 6–12 hours at room temperature.
- Strain and Sweeten: Strain the liquid, measure it, return it to the pot, and add sugar. Cook until honey-like consistency is reached.
- Finish and Store: Pour into sterilized jars, cool, and seal. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Notes
- This vegan “honey” has floral and citrusy notes, ideal for various culinary uses.
- Harvest dandelions from chemical-free areas for the best flavor and quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
