Dandelion Syrup

Ingredients

• 250 dandelion flowers (untreated with chemicals)
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 8 cups water
• 5 cups granulated sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Bring dandelion heads, lemon juice and water to a boil in a large pot.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for an hour.

3. 3

   Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, overnight.

4. 4

   Strain mixture, and put the dandelion heads in your composter :).

5. 5

   Add sugar and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat. Uncover and simmer for about an hour, or until thickened to the consistancy of maple syrup.