Rose Petal Jam
A delightful and fragrant jam made from fresh rose petals, perfect for elevating breakfast or desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh rose petals
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 packet pectin (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rose petals to remove any dirt and bugs.
- In a large pot, combine the water and rose petals. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to extract the rose-infused water.
- Return the rose water to the pot and add the sugar and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- If using pectin, follow the instructions on the packet for adding it to the mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and cook for about 10-15 minutes until it reaches a jam-like consistency.
- Pour into sterilized jars while hot, seal, and let cool.
Notes
Store in sterilized jars; will last up to a year in the pantry. Once opened, keep in the fridge for about a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rose petal jam, homemade jam, floral jam, preserves, sweet spread
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