Name: Rose Petal Jam
Ingredients: 5 ounce scented rose petals, washed and trimmed; 2 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup lemon juice; 2 1/2 cup sugar; 5 T commercial pectin; 3 T rosewater

Rose Petal Jam

Ingredients

5 ounces scented rose petals, washed and trimmed
2 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 1/2 cups sugar
5 T commercial pectin
3 T rosewater

Instructions

Makes 1 qt. Put the petals, water, lemon juice and sugar into a large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer gently for 30 mins. Add the pectin and rosewater, stir well, then boil hard for 5 mins. Test for a set, if not ready, test again in 2 mins. Keep testing until a set is reached. Cool slightly, then pour into warmed, sterilized jars. Cover and seal when completely cold. Note: Use petals from unsprayed roses which have not been growing near a busy road. Cut away the white triangle at the base of each petal.