Pick dandelions. You can pick the whole plant and pull off the petals later or just harvest the heads.
Cut or pull the petals from the green bits.
Put your petals in a large saucepan and add 2 quarts of water
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 4-5 minutes
Strain the petals from the liquid, saving the liquid.
Add three cups of the liquid to the clean saucepan
Add 2 tablepsoons of lemon juice
Stir in one packet of fruit pectin, continue to stir as you bring it to a boil.
While stirring,add in 4 1/2 cups of sugar
Bring to a boil and continue stirring for 3 minutes
Pour the liquid jelly into canning jars and wipe the rims to be sure no jelly is on the lip of the jars.
Add two-piece lids and screw down hand tight.
Process 10 minutes in hot water bath.
Remove, then allow to cool in a draft-free location.
Label and date
