Honey

Golden petals stretching high 
Dancing in the summer sky 
Whispers of the gentle breeze 
Floating on the honeybees 

From these blooms, a sweetness flows 
Nature's bounty, a gift that glows 
His voice is like that of a summer's day 
A treasure that should never stray 

Sweet nectar gathered on your knees 
Or bending low, for all to see 
Transformed by a magic kiss 
Into a jar of golden bliss 

Taste the sweetness of the sun 
A sweetness that's second to none 
Dandelion honey, a treat divine 
A taste of summer, now it's time.

Ingredients: 

2 cups of dandelion petals 
4 cups of water 
4 cups of sugar 
1 lemon, sliced 
1 pinch of salt

Instructions: 

1. Start by harvesting fresh dandelion heads. Make sure to separate the petals from the stem. 

2. Rinse the petals thoroughly, and remove any insects or debris. 

3. In a large pot, bring the water to a simmer. Add the dandelion petals, sliced lemon, and salt. Stir well. 

4. Let the mixture simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 

5. After an hour, strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer. Press on the petals to extract all of the liquid. 

6. Return the liquid to the pot and add the sugar. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved. 

7. Increase the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for another hour, stirring occasionally. 

8. Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat. 

9. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. 

10. Store dandelion honey in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. 

Enjoy your homemade dandelion honey on toast, in tea or on top of pancakes!

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