It's a great alternative to bee honey for us vegetarians and vegans. What can you use dandelion honey for? Coughing a lot? Sore throat has you this season? No problem, drop a teaspoon of dandelion honey in your teacup combined with hot water and or your favorite tea. Not feeling so well or feeling like a cold is coming your way?
Dandelion honey is a great remedy for these troubles. See below our delicious homemade dandelion honey. All dandelions we used are wild and picked from our garden and the meadows. I really enjoyed picking these dandelions.
You'll need 30 minutes of an investment just for gathering. Don't have dandelion growing in your area? You can find online a reputable source of dried organic or wild-harvested dandelions in exchange for a fresh harvest.
Dandelions should be picked far away from the busy roads. Roundup teaches us that dandelion is a weed with no use but, in fact, dandelion has a long history of uses including its leaves which is said to help regulate digestion, nourish liver and bile, help with rheumatism, in aid to dissolve kidney stones, and a beauty tonic for the skin and face.
What you need to make Dandelion Honey
- 400 pieces dandelion flowers
- 2 liters water
- 2 lemons
- 2 kilograms sugar
Directions:
- Pick fresh dandelions in the months of April and May. Wash off flowers with running water. Place flowers in large pan, add water and lemon. Cover large pan with a top.
- Cook up flowers with a medium to high temperature for approximately 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let this mixture sit for 24 hours or over night.
- The next day, strain liquid removing the flowers. After straining add sugar. Boil mixture while stirring often for a duration of one hour or longer until mixture loses its water content.
- Test liquid by taking a teaspoonful from the pot dropping it into a room temperature teacup. Liquid should reflect the consistency of honey. Honey should have color appearances like yellow, gold, or a golden hue. Fill honey in a marmalade jar or glass with sterile closure.
- And that's it! Enjoy your dandelion honey in tea, on a cracker, piece of bread or toast!
- Happy Dandelion Honey Making!!
