Dandelion Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

250 dandelion flowers (untreated with chemicals)
1 lemon, juice of
8 cups water
5 cups granulated sugar

Preparation

Bring dandelion heads, lemon juice and water to a boil in a large pot.
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for an hour.
Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, overnight.
Strain mixture, and put the dandelion heads in your composter :).
Add sugar and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Uncover and simmer for about an hour, or until thickened to the consistancy of maple syrup.