Rose Petal Jelly
List of Ingredients
- 1 3/4 C rose petal juice
- 2 T lemon juice
- 3 1/2 C sugar
- 3 oz liquid pectin
Instructions
- To extract juice:
- Pack rose petals tightly into measuring cup to measure 1 1/2 C.
- Place in a large saucepan and crush with a masher or glass.
- Add 2 1/4 C water and bring quickly to a boil.
- Simmer the petals until they have a washed-out color.
- Strain the liquid.
- Measure 1 3/4 C of the rose petal juice.
- Add lemon juice and see it turn a beautiful pink.
- Place juice, with lemon juice, in a large saucepan.
- Add sugar. Mix well.
- Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Pour in liquid pectin.
- Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, skim off the foam with metal spoon and quickly pour into hot sterilized containers.
- Cover with 1/8 inch paraffin.
Final Comments
Use within 6 months, or color will fade.
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