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My third book “Modern Pioneering” was almost titled “How to Eat a Rose,” because I had a section full of recipes made from the various parts of roses. Did you know roses were edible? Many wild things are and we’ve just forgotten about them as generations have past. I think you will love my recipe for Rose Petal Jelly, it is very quick and easy and also beautiful. And it’s not often you can offer someone rose petal jelly to try so it will delight your breakfast companions.

Rose Petal Jelly:

Rose Petal Jelly
This jelly is quick and doesn’t require time over a pot stirring and waiting for it to thicken. As the liquid settles in the jar, it will separate into three distinct layers for quite a dramatic visual effect, making this a beautiful gift, especially if you opt for bright pink roses. Be sure to dig deep when spooning the jelly out to get all of the colors and flavors onto your scone.

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5 from 2 votes

“Rose Petal Jelly”

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time6 hours 7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh organic rose petals white bases trimmed (they are bitter)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cups sugar
  • One ¼-ounce envelope powdered pectin

Instructions

  • Place the rose petals in a food processor or blender along with the lemon juice and ¾ cup of water. Blend for about 1 minute, until the mixture is very smooth, then gradually add the sugar in a slow stream as the blades spin. Continue to let the mixture blend for another minute or two to help dissolve the sugar.
  • Separately, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the pectin with ¾ cup water and let it boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Turn the food processor on again and slowly pour in the hot pectin. Let the food processor run for about one minute. The mixture will become foamy and lighter in color.
  • Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared jars with lids loosely secured. Cool in the refrigerator or leave out at room temperature until it has jelled. This jelly will store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or in a freezer-safe container for 6 months. Alternatively, you can process the rose petal jelly in a hot-water bath for 10 minutes. It is best when consumed within 12 months of canning.

5 Comments

  • Maggie
    Posted May 26, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    This looks interesting, definitely going to try it, my question though, can you do this with gardenia’s? Everything I’m seeing is that gardenia’s are really sweet. I have tons of them and was curious if this recipe would work for them, I haven’t been able to find an actual recipe for it, except chrustallized gardenia’s.

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      Georgia Pellegrini
      Posted June 28, 2019 at 5:08 am

      How interesting, I’ve never done it with gardenias but if you try it please report back and let me know how it turns out!

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      Georgia Pellegrini
      Posted October 23, 2019 at 3:31 pm

      Wow I’ve never thought to do them with gardenias so I can’t speak to that. Let us know if you try it and how it turns out!

  • Jan
    Posted June 12, 2020 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made this Lovely jelly twice And am making another batch today! Having tried several recipes, Its My favorite sO far, and it always gEts rAve reviews. As an avid forager, i Often include This favorite In a gift seT (With another Homemade herb/floral sugar Or salt, jelly or syruP) for my closest friends and family. Its special, and Provides a nice touch for breakfast, Brunch Or cocktail parties.

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