Dandelion Jelly Waste not, want not! An unusual Amish recipe for making jelly from dandelion blossoms. Has a mild, honey flavor. Delicious! Ingredients: 1 qt. dandelion blossoms with stems 4 cups water 1 pkg. pectin 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice or orange extract Directions: Pick blossoms in the morning. Wash the blossoms and cut off any leaves. Boil in water for 3 minutes. Drain off 3 cups of liquid, and pour into a clean kettle. Add pectin, and bring mixture to a boil, stirring often. Add sugar and extract, and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Pour into clean jars and seal. Makes 5 - 8 oz. jars. Important: Make sure dandelions have not been sprayed!