Dandelion Honey

• 4 cups dandelion flowers
• 4 cups water
• 3 lemon slices (1/4 inch thick )
• 12 vanilla bean, split in half
• 2 18 cups granulated sugar

1. Pick dandelion flowers during the daylight while in full bloom, remove petals, then measure petals only.
2. Place petals in a heavy saucepan along with the water, lemon slices, and vanilla bean.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let steep for 6 hours.
5. Strain dandelion tea through cheesecloth and discard solids.
6. Place in a heavy saucepan and bring to a low boil.
7. Gradually add sugar while stirring until sugar is dissolved.
8. Lower heat and let simmer to desired syrupy thickness (may take up to 4 hours).
9. Store in an air tight container.
10. Tastes great on toast, muffins, pancakes, and biscuits.

dandelion flowers, water, lemon, vanilla bean, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dandelion-honey-301603 (may not work)