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Dandelion syrup

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Ingredients for 7 servings:

  • 350 dandelion flowers (equivalent to 2.5 l)
  • 2 lemon(s), untreated
  • 1 ½ liters of water
  • 2 ½ kg sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 3 hours; Total time approx. 3 hours 30 minutes

can be used like honey.

Boil the dandelion blossoms, the lemons (cut into small pieces with their peel), and 1.5 liters of water together for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid through a cheesecloth. Then, in a large pot, simmer the liquid with 2.5 kg of sugar for 2 hours until thickened. Be careful not to overflow during the boil. Pour into clean jars. This yields approximately 7 jars.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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