Rose Petal Jelly
2-cups water
3-cups unsprayed rose petals, thicker tissue at base of petals removed
2½ cups sugar
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3-ounces liquid pectin
1-tablespoon rosewater (see the guide)
Bring the water to a boil
in a medium saucepan,
remove from heat
Add petals cover and
steep 30 minutes.
Strain liquid into clean
saucepan, discarding petals.
Add sugar and lemon juice
to pan. Bring mixture to a
boil, stirring over medium
high heat. Boil 2 minutes.
Add pectin and boil 2 minutes
(For firmer jelly boil up to 2
minutes more). Remove from
heat and add rose water.
Pour into stiralized jars and
Let cool completly. Store in
Refrigerator up to 6 months.
