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dandelion syrup by eddie grandmother style

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Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
@EDWARDCARL
Bristow, OK

This recipe was my Grandmother's, I remember her going and picking the Dandelion flower making syrup and some dandelion wine.She made salad from the leaves and coffee substitute from the roots She didn't have a recipe she just made it as she went. "Great memories Grandmother. " I added the pears for a different taste

yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For dandelion syrup by eddie grandmother style

  • 4 qt
    dandelion flawer
  • 1 lb
    pears chopped
  • 1 qt
    filtered water
  • juice and zest of one limon

How To Make dandelion syrup by eddie grandmother style

  • 1
    Chop pears and put into a large pot. Add the dandelion flower, lemon juice and zest and then water. Simmer on low for 1 half hour
  • 2
    Pour the mash through a strainer . Juice should be clear. ( This is important ) weight juice and pour back into the pot . Use the same amount of sugar as the juice weighs.
  • 3
    Bring the juice to a boil stirring occasionally until thickens, DON"T boil to long. it should not change color.
  • 4
    Pour the syrup into steral and scalded jars let cool Good on pancakes waffles. Oh so yummy!!
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