Dandelion Syrup

Delicious syrup made with just five simple ingredients- dandelion petals, water, sugar, a slice of lemon and a slice of orange. Just look at the beautiful rich colour of the syrup, a real treat from the humble yet magnificent dandelion.

Pick a cups worth of dandelion petals. Put into a saucepan with two cups of water, a slice of lemon and a slice of orange. Bring to the boil and then allow to simmer for 45 minutes. Strain the liquid and return to the pan with a cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and continue to simmer for another 45 minutes or until it has thickened slightly. Transfer the liquid to a jar and it will continue to thicken as it cools. Delicious drizzled over fruit salad, in tea or with pancakes.