Turn Dandelions Into Honey With This Recipe

Pick dandelion flowers during the daylight while in full bloom. Soak the flowers in cold water for five minutes to allow time for any insects to exit. Remove the petals, then measure the petals only. Discard the center of the flower and the stem. Place the petals in a heavy saucepan along with the water, lemon slices, and vanilla bean. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer it for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let steep for 6 hours. Strain the dandelion tea through a cheesecloth and discard the solids. Place the dandelion tea in a heavy saucepan and bring it to a low boil. Gradually add sugar to the boiling liquid while stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered until it reaches the desired syrupy thickness. This may take up to 4 hours.