A natural syrup made from fresh dandelion flowers, lemons, and oranges. It tastes like honey and is great for strengthening the body, cleansing the blood, and aiding digestion. Simple to prepare and full of health benefits.
Ingredients:
- About 4 cups fresh dandelion flower heads (about 500 flowers), washed
- 2 quarts water
- 2 lemons, cut into 8 pieces each
- 2 oranges, cut into 8 pieces each
- 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar (about 2 lbs)
Preparation:
- Place the washed dandelion flowers, lemon pieces, and orange pieces in a large pot with 2 quarts of water.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, pressing to extract all liquid.
- Return the strained liquid to the pot, add 4 1/2 cups of sugar.
- Cook again over low heat for about 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a syrup.
- Pour the hot syrup into sterilized wide-neck bottles or jars and seal.
- Let cool, then store in a cool, dark place.
