for O40….
Rose Petal Jam
125 g red rose petals ( about 15 large roses)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 & 1/2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons commercial pectin such as Jamsetta
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Hold roses by the stem with one hand and the head of the rose in the other and pull all the petals off in one action.
Still holding the petals , cut the ‘heel’ or the rough part of the rose , at the base, off with scizzors.
Place petals in a strainer, rinse throughly under cold running water, drain well.
Place petals in a large saucepan, add strained lemon juice, water and sugar.
Mixture should not be more than 5 cm deep.
Stir over a low heat without boiling untill sugar is dissolved.
Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Blend commercial pectin with a little of the juice from the pan , add pectin mixture to pan, stir without boiling untill dissolved.
Bring again to the boil,reduce heat ,simmer for 1 minute.
Pour into steralised jars and seal when cold.
Store in a cool dark place