vegan honey

This homemade vegan honey recipe is amazing! It&#039;s made with 5 simple ingredients and looks and tastes like real honey!

Vegan Honey

Pure Apple Juice ((480 milliliters))

White Granulated Sugar ((400 grams))

Agave Syrup ((60 milliliters))

Lemon

Orange Extract

Add apple juice, white granulated sugar, agave syrup, lemon juice and orange extract to a medium sized heavy bottomed saucepan and heat on medium high heat.

Stir well with a whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves, and then stir it occasionally after that.

Let the mixture come to a full rolling boil, with bubbles all over the top, then set a timer for 25 minutes. Let it boil for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. You will notice it darken in color and thicken slightly.

Remove the honey from the heat and pour it out into a heat safe jar and allow it to sit with the lid off at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then add the lid and refrigerate overnight until cool and thick.

It makes about 2 cups of honey. Use just the same as you would use regular honey.

This dandelion honey recipe (aka dandelion syrup) is sweet, sticky, and runny - and makes for the perfect 3-ingredient vegan honey substitute!

Easy Vegan Dandelion Honey (Dandelion Syrup)

dandelion petals

apple juice

sugar

Collect dandelions flowers. This is best done in the morning, while the flowers are open.

Gently remove the yellow leaves from the green stems and rinse them. I do this in bowls of water so any dirt can sink to the bottom of the bowl.Note that not everyone chooses to rinse the flowers as it will get rid of some of the pollen, which adds flavor and helps create the correct consistency. If you don’t want to wash them, set them aside for 10-15 minutes to allow any critters to leave the flowers - they will be sterilized while cooking.The greens can yield a more bitter dandelion syrup, so I always eliminate them from the mixture. However, if you decide to use the entire dandelion heads, your dandelion honey will be brown and have some bitter notes.

Step 1: Collect and wash the dandelions

In a large skillet/pot, add the petals, sugar, and apple juice. Heat over medium heat until it is brought to a soft boil.

Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and reduce until the mixture darkens and thickens. It’s ready when it clings to the back of a spoon. This can take 1 hour or more - the exact time will vary based on the amount you’re making, your pan, the exact heat you’re using, etc.Alternatively, you can use the ‘cold plate’ test similar to when making jams. Place a small saucer in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, and then add a drop or two of honey to the plate. This will cool it quickly and give you an idea of what the texture will be once it’s cooled.

The dandelion ‘honey’ will continue to thicken up and become more sticky as it cools. Even more so when stored in the refrigerator - so it’s best to simmer it to a light syrupy consistency. If you reduce it too much, it will become more jelly-like in consistency.

Step 2: Simmer the dandelion honey

Pour the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve (or cheesecloth), using a spoon to gently press the leaves and extract as much liquid as possible.You can use a funnel to transfer the mixture directly into a sterilized jar while it’s still hot and close the lid immediately. The warmth will cause it to properly seal (when using a canning jar) and help preserve it for longer.

Step 3: Strain the syrup/honey

If stored properly (in an airtight sterilized jar), the dandelion honey will keep for several months (even up to a year) in a cool, dark location (like a pantry/kitchen cupboard).As soon as I use it for the first time, I like to transfer the vegan ‘honey’ to the refrigerator. Like regular honey/jellies, look out for signs of mold/spoilage.

How to Store Dandelion Honey

This vegan honey is made with just three ingredients and is incredibly easy to make. It also looks, feels, and tastes very similar to real honey!

How to Make 3-Ingredient Easy Vegan Honey

filtered apple juice, (100% pure)

organic cane sugar

lemon juice

Add all of the ingredients into a medium-sized saucepot, place it over high heat, and bring it up to a boil, constantly stirring to dissolve the sugar and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

As SOON as it is at a steady boil, turn the heat down to medium/medium-high and cook it at a medium and steady boil for 35 minutes. If the liquid bubbles to the top of the pot and looks like it may boil over, turn the heat down ever so slightly.

Stir occasionally.

Then, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool down slightly at room temperature. Lastly, pour the vegan honey into a glass jar and place it in the refrigerator to cool completely. ***The vegan honey will look somewhat loose right now, but it will be much thicker once it is cold!

Store the vegan honey in the refrigerator.

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