Rose Jam
Rose petal jam is a fragrant and elegant homemade ingredient to have on hand to elevate breakfast, brunch, or even dessert dishes.
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- Serves: 32 persons
Ingredients
- 3cups water (or unsweetened apple juice or unsweetened white grape juice)
- 1 ½cups food-grade rose petals (tightly packed)
- 1(1.75-ounce) packet powdered fruit pectin
- 4cup granulated sugar
- ¼cup fresh lemon juice
- ½teaspoon rose water
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the water or unsweetened juice with the rose petals. Bring the mixture to boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.Step 3
Stir in the pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add the sugar. Return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Quickly skim off any foam with a metal spoon.Step 4
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and rose water.Step 5
Pour into sanitized jars and allow to set.Step 6
Store rose jam in the fridge for up to one month. Enjoy!