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Rose Petal Jam
Herbal Recipe
Ingredients:
12 cups red rose petals
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup honey
Juice of 2 lemons
Directions:
If necessary, collect petals over a period of several days, keeping each day's pickings sprinkled with a little lemon juice in a covered jar.
Snip off the bitter white heels.
Simmer petals in a little water until tender, then stir in sugar, honey and lemon juice.
Cook until syrup is thick. Pour into warm, sterile jelly jars and seal.
Rose Petal Jam: Variation
Ingredients:
1/2 pound rose petals
1-1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 pound honey
Directions:
Simmer petals in a small amount of water until tender. Add sugar, honey, lemon juice and cook gently until mixture is a thick syrup. Allow to cool a little then pour into warm sterile jars and seal.
