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Dandelion Syrup
Herbal Recipe
Use those bright yellow dandelion blooms as a delightful Dandelion Syrup for use over pancakes or waffles.
You will need:
4 each big handfuls of dandelion tops (flowers)
1/2 each lemon, juiced
1 quart cold water
2 pounds sugar
Place the tops in the water and bring to a slow boil. Let boil half a minute then cool overnight.
The next day, strain and push out the excess water. Discard the blooms and save the dandelion water. Mix this water with the lemon and sugar and simmer until most of the water has evaporated. Do not bring to a hard boil.
Let the mixture cool, then simmer again until thick in consistency like maple syrup. This can be poured over flapjacks either warm or cool.
Noteable note: Make sure to pick the dandelions at the middle of the day when they are drier.
