Rose Jelly
Jelly made with dried rose petals
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried rose petals
- 3 tbs fruit pectin
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 3 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tsp cardomom optional
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Boil one cup water and add the rose petals to the water to soak for about 20 minutes.
- Measure out 3 tbs pectin and 1.5 cups sugar and mix them together in a bowl.
- Add the pectin & sugar mixture to a heavy bottomed pot and turn on stove to medium heat.
- Add the rose infused water along with the rose petals to the pot. Stir well.
- Add lemon juice to the pot. Keep stirring for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove pot from stove. Strain the liquid into a jar and press on the rose petals collected in the strainer to release all liquid.
- The jelly should set when the liquid has cooled completely. Store in the refreigerator. Use within two weeks.
Notes
- This recipe is for a quick jelly and should be consumed quickly. It is not a recipe for canning jelly which can be stored for several years if the jar is sealed and left unopened.
