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Easy Dandelion Flower Syrup Recipe for Refreshing Lattes and Lemonade

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A simple and charming syrup made from fresh dandelion flowers, perfect for brightening iced lemonades, sparkling water, or lattes with a delicate floral sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh dandelion flower petals (avoid green parts or brown spots)
  • 2 cups water (480 ml)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 1 small vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional)
  • Zest of one lemon

Instructions

  1. Gently remove the yellow petals from the green base of the dandelion flowers, avoiding any green parts to prevent bitterness. Do not wash; shake gently to remove dirt or bugs.
  2. Combine 2 cups water and 2 cups granulated sugar in a large saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and the scraped seeds plus pod of the vanilla bean to the saucepan. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to infuse flavor.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the 2 cups of dandelion petals. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 24 hours.
  5. After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean saucepan or bowl, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard petals.
  6. Return the strained syrup to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Remove the vanilla bean pod.
  7. Let the syrup cool completely, then pour into a sterilized glass jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Remove green parts of petals to avoid bitterness. Do not boil petals; steep off heat for 24 hours. Simmer syrup gently to avoid burning. Sterilize jars for longer shelf life. If syrup is too thin, simmer longer but watch carefully. Honey can replace half the sugar after cooling for a richer syrup. Variations include adding herbs or spices during steeping.

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Keywords: dandelion syrup, floral syrup, homemade syrup, natural sweetener, refreshing drinks, lemonade syrup, latte syrup, vegan syrup

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