Vegan Dandelion ‘Honey’
Vegan Dandelion ‘Honey’
PrintIngredients
- 1 qt. water
- 100 medium to large dandelion flower heads (about 3.5 oz.)
- 2 apples, cored and cut into chunks
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice or less
- Pinch salt
- 3 1/2 cups white or light-brown cane sugar
- 1 bunch (30 to 40 flower heads) edible, aromatic flowers, optional
Instructions
- Pour the water into a pot and add the dandelion heads, apples, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and boil gently for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Strain out the flowers and apples, saving the liquid in a pan. Pour in the sugar and simmer on low, uncovered, for several hours until reaching a honey-like consistency. Stir occasionally during the first hour.
- Remove from heat and pour into containers.
Makes about 3 cups
Recipe courtesy of and adapted from Plant Pusherne.
