Dandelion Flower Syrup Recipe with Lemon

Name: Dandelion Flower Syrup Recipe with Lemon
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 935 min
Yield: About 1 litre syrup
Cuisine: Ukrainian-inspired
Ingredients: 400–500 clean dandelion blossoms; 1 L potable water; 1 kg sugar; 2 medium lemons, washed and thinly sliced

A floral sugar syrup steeped from dandelion blossoms and lemons, stored in the refrigerator.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 15 hr 35 minMakes About 1 litre syrup

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The source calls this dandelion honey, though the sweetener is sugar and there is no bee honey in the recipe. Gather only correctly identified blossoms from an area free of road dust and pesticides. Rinse them gently, simmer in a litre of water and leave the covered infusion overnight in the refrigerator. Strain out all the flowers, then add a kilogram of sugar and sliced lemons to the liquid. A slow simmer turns the infusion into a pourable amber syrup. Stir near the end so sugar does not stick to the pan. Cool it and refrigerate in clean jars; the source’s year-long pantry claim lacks a tested preservation process.

Recipe card

Dandelion Flower Syrup Recipe with Lemon

Prep 35 minCook 3 hrTotal 15 hr 35 minYield About 1 litre syrup

Equipment: Large saucepan, sieve, clean jars

Ingredients

400–500 clean dandelion blossoms 1 L potable water 1 kg sugar 2 medium lemons, washed and thinly sliced

Instructions

Gather
Pick correctly identified blossoms away from roads and sprays, and rinse gently.
Infuse
Simmer blossoms in 1 L water for about 1 hour; cover, cool and refrigerate overnight.
Strain
Strain through a clean sieve, pressing gently and discarding flowers.
Reduce
Add sugar and lemon slices; simmer gently, stirring, about 2–3 hours until syrup coats a spoon.
Chill
Remove lemon slices if desired, cool briefly and refrigerate in clean covered jars.

How to tell when it is ready

Amber syrup coats a spoon after cooling a drop.

Tips

Avoid blossoms from roadside or sprayed lawns.
Refrigerate the overnight infusion.
Stir more frequently as syrup thickens.
Test a cooled drop before ending the simmer.

Serving suggestions

Drizzle over pancakes.
Stir a little into tea.
Spoon onto plain yogurt.
Serve with buttered toast.

Make ahead

Prepare ingredients ahead and keep perishable items cold until cooking or serving.

Storage

Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.

Food safety

Correctly identify and collect unsprayed flowers; do not claim medicinal effects or pantry-safe storage.

Frequently asked questions

Is this bee honey?

No. It is a sugar syrup flavored with dandelion blossoms.

How should I store dandelion flower syrup with lemon?

Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.