Crystal Rose Petal Jam

Serves: 5

Manley Abshire

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

48

Sweetness

43

Sourness

48

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

Wash rose petals and dry them using a salad spinner or paper towels

2

Trim and discard white bases of petals

3

Place rose petals in a bowl; add 2 tablespoons sugar

4

Rub petals with your hands until sugar draws out liquid from the petals

5

Pour liquid into a separate bowl and reserve

6

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan

7

Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons sugar

8

Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes

9

Remove from heat and let cool, about 15 minutes

10

Place rose petals in the cooled syrup

11

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook, about 5 minutes

12

Add reserved liquid

13

Continue cooking, stirring occasionally and skimming off any foam that rises to the top, until syrup is reduced, about 15 minutes