Dandelion Gelatin Dessert Recipe
Have your sunshine and eat it, too, with this dandelion gelatin recipe. Forage fresh dandelions and use wholesome honey for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Dandelion Flower Tea* OR 1 Cup Dandelion Tea Plus One Cup Organic Apple Juice
- 2 Tbsp. Organic Beef Gelatin
- 1/4 Cup Raw or Coconut Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Quality Honey
- Dash of Turmeric for color - optional
Instructions
- Put the tea* or the tea/juice combination into a saucepan.
- Add gelatin and let bloom**; stir in to combine.
- Bring to a simmer on medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes - don't let it go too long or will get clumpy.
- Add honey and test sweetness until it makes you happy.
- Place into gelatin mold, ice cube tray, or glass baking dish.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or for better results, leave in fridge overnight.
Notes
*To make a simple dandelion tea, gather 2-4 cups worth of dandelion flowers and pinch off the green backs.
Place them in a saucepan and cover with 2-3 cups of water. Bring to a boil; remove from heat; cover and let steep for 2-6 hours.
The longer it sits, the stronger the flavor (and the more beneficial for your health), so just taste test every so often. FYI, the longer you leave it, the darker the color will be from the bits of green that made it into the batch.
When it's done, strain out the flowers and measure the tea for this recipe. Drink whatever is left over.
**You can find organic beef gelatin online or at your local health food store. I prefer these organic brands over Knox because of where they're sourced and how helpful they can be at building up health.
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