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Rose Petal Jelly

 


• Prep Time: 10 mins
      Cook Time: 30 mins
      Total Time: 40 mins
      Yield: 3 jars
      Category: preserved
      Method: stove top


Looking closely at the wild rose petals, you will notice something quite incredible.
Each petal, surprisingly, is shaped like a heart! Their intoxicating scent melts away all tension.

Sift and sort through the rose petals carefully, for creatures may make their homes there.Once sorted, then they are ready to bring into the kitchen.

The recipe is surprisingly simple, and highlights the lovely rose flavor.

For this recipe, you’ll need to collect about two cups of rose petals, just lightly packed,  pressing down on the petals just enough to make a perfectly comfortable “fairy bed”.

Or, for more accuracy, weigh out two ounces of fresh petals.
You can also use dry petals   but fresh are preferable.

In a medium pot, bring the petals and water to a simmer for 10 minutes.The rose petals will fade a bit, but this is just temporary. Add sugar and fresh squeezed lemon juice….and watch the lovely transformation happen!

The faded roses, burst with color, once the lemon juice is stirred in. Magic!

Mix a little pectin with sugar and add to the simmering petals, to thicken.Simmer 20 more minutes.

Place the jam in jars and refrigerate –or use heated sterilized jars, canning for longer shelf life. At this point the jam will seem loose, but it will thicken once cooled.And once the rose petal jam has cooled, enjoy!

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