Dandelion Honey

Name: Dandelion Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 h 30 min
Total time: 10 h 35 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 4 cups dandelion flowers; 4 cups water; 3 lemon slices (1/4 inch thick ); 1/2 vanilla bean, split in half; 2 1/8 cups granulated sugar

Submitted by mydesigirl

"Send the kids outside to collect dandelions! I have yet to try this but it sounds good!"

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Ready In:: 10hrs 35mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 1 cup

ingredients

4 cups dandelion flowers
4 cups water
3 lemon slices (1/4 inch thick )
¹⁄₂ vanilla bean, split in half
2 ¹⁄₈ cups granulated sugar

directions

Pick dandelion flowers during the daylight while in full bloom, remove petals, then measure petals only.
Place petals in a heavy saucepan along with the water, lemon slices, and vanilla bean.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 6 hours.
Strain dandelion tea through cheesecloth and discard solids.
Place in a heavy saucepan and bring to a low boil.
Gradually add sugar while stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Lower heat and let simmer to desired syrupy thickness (may take up to 4 hours).
Store in an air tight container.
Tastes great on toast, muffins, pancakes, and biscuits.