YES, this vegan honey is made from DANDELIONS… and it will absolutely blow your mind.

Did you know that you can make your own honey-like substance using just dandelions and sugar?

This vegan honey is the perfect substitute for regular honey. I love using it to drizzle on my toast or add as a topping to plain coconut yogurt. 

It’s pretty simple to make, and it lasts for months, just like regular honey. Plus, you can spice it up by adding other plants to infuse it. 

This vegan dandelion honey is sweet, delicious, and the perfect replacement for regular honey.  

So, get to picking those dandelions in your backyard and put them to use.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s simple: This recipe only uses three ingredients and water… and one of those ingredients you can find in your backyard. 
  • Kid-friendly: This is the perfect recipe for your kids to help out on. It’s like a mini science experiment that you can eat. 
  • Budget-friendly: This is a recipe that you can make in large batches that will cost you less than a few dollars to make since the main ingredient is free right outside your doorstep. 

How To Make Vegan Dandelion Honey

First, rinse your dandelions in cold water.

Then, place water, dandelions, and lemon in a pot and bring to a boil. 

Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to sit overnight.

Strain out the flowers and lemon using a colander, reserving the liquid left behind.

Measure the liquid leftover, and place it in a pot with equal parts (weighted) white sugar. 

Bring to a boil, and simmer until desired consistency is achieved for approximately 25 minutes. If not thickening, adjust the sugar level as needed and continue to simmer.

The liquid will firm up further once off the burner, so take it off before it thickens too much.

Pour the final product into a mason jar, and use it whenever you need a drizzle of something sweet.

Hack It 

  • Add some other plants, like lavender or chamomile, to infuse your honey. 

How to Store Vegan Dandelion Honey

Store this vegan honey in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. 

Here is my article on containers that I like, if you need recommendations!

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The Recipe: Dandelion Honey

The best vegan honey substitute that is gluten-free and nut-free.
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Servings: 12
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 d 1 hr

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Dandelions, the yellow bits
  • 3 cups Water
  • ½ Lemon, sliced
  • Sugar, dependent on liquid left over

Instructions 

  • Rinse your dandelions in cold water.
  • Place water, dandelions and lemon in a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and allow this to sit overnight.
  • Strain out the flowers and lemon using a colander, reserving the liquid left behind.
  • Measure the liquid left over, and place it in a pot with equal parts (weighted) white sugar. Bring to a boil, and simmer until desired consistency is achieved for approximately 25 minutes. If not thickening adjust sugar level as needed and continue to simmer.
  • The liquid will firm up further once off of the burner, so take it off before it thickens too much.
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast, Snack, spread
Author: carleigh