Description
Learn how to make delightful dandelion candy at home with this simple recipe. These sweet treats are made with fresh dandelion petals and are perfect for enjoying a taste of nature’s bounty.
Ingredients
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Dandelion Candy:
- 1 cup fresh dandelion petals (yellow parts only, rinsed and patted dry)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Reach Hard Crack Stage: Continue boiling until the syrup reaches the hard crack stage (about 300°F or 150°C on a candy thermometer).
- Add Dandelion Petals: Remove from heat and quickly stir in the dandelion petals.
- Create Candies: Spoon small drops of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form individual candies.
- Cool and Store: Let the candies cool completely until hardened. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Always use dandelions that haven’t been sprayed with chemicals.
- These candies make a unique natural treat and are soothing for a scratchy throat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Candy
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
