dandelions

[Sniper-T]

leaves are tart, but nummy; flowers make wine; just found this about the roots:

http://healtheternally.com/1562/dandelion-weed-can-boost-your-immune-system-and-cure-cancer/

[realist]

Wasn't there a story about dandelion wine?

[Sniper-T]

came across this...

Dandelion Jelly

INGREDIENTS
1 quart of bright, fresh dandelion blossoms
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 package of powdered fruit pectin
5 1/2 cups of sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
Rinse them quickly in cold water and snip off the stems and green collars under the blossoms. Boil the petals in 2 quarts of water for 3 minutes. Cool and strain, pressing the petals with your fingers to extract all the juice. Measure out 3 cups of the dandelion liquid and place in a large jelly kettle. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 package of powdered fruit pectin (1 ¾ ounces). Bring the mixture to a boil. Add 5 ½ cups of sugar, stirring to mix well. Continue stirring, and boil the mixture for 2-½ minutes. Pour into small glasses and cover with paraffin when the jelly is cool.

SOURCE
Old Farmer's Almanac 1977

[Caveman Survival]

Never had it but I have been told it's great. Thanks for this find and share


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[bacpacker]

Showed the receipt to the wife and she wants to try a round of it.