Homemade Dandelion Candy
This delicate, herbal candy made with dandelion tea, honey, and spices is perfect for soothing sore throats or simply enjoying a sweet, floral treat. Naturally beautiful and fun to make!
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Silicone mat or candy molds
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Main Candy Ingredients
- 2 cups dandelion tea
- 2 cups raw sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 lemon juiced and strained
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the dandelion tea, raw sugar, honey, ginger, turmeric, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
- Heat over medium heat. Swirl gently but do not stir once boiling. Use a damp pastry brush to remove sugar crystals from the pan's sides.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C) on a candy thermometer—this is the hard crack stage.
- Quickly pour the hot syrup onto a silicone mat or into candy molds. Let cool completely before handling.
- Dust the cooled candies with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and give them a frosted look.
Notes
To make the dandelion tea: Rinse 3 cups of yellow petals (no green bits) and steep in 4 cups of boiling water for 4–6 hours. Strain and measure out 2 cups for the recipe. Store candies in an airtight jar. Great as a natural lozenge or gift!