Titus 2:3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they may teach the younger women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the Word of God be not blasphemed.




Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Weeds With A Purpose: Dandelions

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Hello Friends!

During this time of year, we have a abundance of those “annoying little dandelions!” But have you ever considered that maybe they have a purpose? A very very yummy and healthy purpose? Well I am delighted to tell you, that they DO!

Dandelions are beautiful in salads, they are a wonderful source of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and calcium, and they make delicious jam!

When I first heard that people use dandelions for jam, I thought it would taste bitter and I was quite hesitant. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how sweet this jam is! After I tasted this delicious jam I knew I had to share it with you all.

You will need:

1 quart of dandelions (with stems and green parts removed)

2 quarts of water

Juice and zest of 1 lemon (#QP058)

4 cups of organic cane sugar (#SW139)

1/2 cup of  Pectin (#BP060)

 

Mix 2 quarts of water with 1 quart of rinsed dandelions.    

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Let boil for about 3 minutes on your stove for about three minutes.

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Strain the remaining ‘tea’.

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Pour the remaining tea back into the pan and add lemon juice and cane sugar.

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Bring to a boil and add pectin. Let boil for about 3 more minutes.

Sterilize your jars by putting them in VERY hot water for 5 minutes. (Warning: Be careful when taking the jars out of the water).

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Carefully pour the jam into the jars (note: it will not be as thick as jam at this stage).

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Place lids on jars and set upside down on a dry towel until it is sealed(it won’t pop down when you press on the jar if it is properly sealed).

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Simply open a jar when it is cooled and ENJOY! Once opened this should last up to a few weeks in the fridge.

Until our next chat,

Beth Joy

1 comment:

  1. Oh wow! That looks really good! Do they all have to be fresh? We would need to take a bit to collect a quart full.

    Thanks for sharing this great information!

    Building Home with Him,

    Mary Joy

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