~ Delicious Dandelion Fritters and Jellies ~

Over the last week or two , between watching the boys and household chores , I've been busy picking dandelions and violets.

I've made 2 batches of violet jelly and 1 batch of dandelion jelly. Some of it will be Christmas gifts and I've already gave 1 jar to a friend.

Yesterday , I tried a recipe I had found for dandelion fritters , they were delicious. I ate mine with ranch dressing , but you can dip them in honey or maple syrup , I plan to try them like that too.

Pick dandelion blossoms that are fully open , make sure there are no bugs , give them a quick rinse in a colander. I laid them out on a napkin to dry them a bit.

Put a 1/2 cup of milk in a bowl , add 1 egg and whisk together. You will need a 1/2 cup of flour , I used whole wheat and white mixed. Add flour and whisk until mixed thoroughly. I also added a dash of sea salt and freshly ground pepper. You'll probably want to omit this if you're planning to eat them with honey.

Put oil olive in your frying pan and heat it slowly on medium heat or lower , watch carefully , it heats quickly and my oil got to hot on med heat. Dip dandelion blossoms and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels , I used a coffee filter since I don't buy paper towels anymore.

This was the first time I've tried this recipe and I was pleased with the results , they're very tasty and make a healthy snack.

~ Happy Herbal Blessings ~

JoyceAnn