How to Can Rose Petal Jam
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We moved to live closer to the mountains a few years ago. One of the wonderful things we are now enjoying is the beauty of wild roses every May-June. I have been looking for ways to preserve the scent of these beautifully fragrant flowers. This year I am canning rose petal jam for the first time.
There is nothing like the scent of fresh roses. For some reason wild roses have a much stronger scent than roses I have ever grown in my yard. I enjoy taking walks in the mountains in the spring to pick wild roses.
It’s even more fun to take them home and try new recipes with them. So far I have made rose petal jelly, rose simple syrup,rose petal tea, and rose petal infused honey.
Rose Petal Jelly vs. Rose Petal Jam
If you are wondering what the difference is between rose petal jelly and rose petal jam, the difference is that you leave the rose petals in the rose petal jam.
It might seem kind of weird to think about eating rose petals, but it is better than you might expect! It has the consistency of orange marmalade.
I love rose petal jelly too, but the jelly is a bit firmer. This jam is not completely jelled, it stays a little syrupy, but set just enough to spread on your toast.
Canning Rose Petal Jam
Canning rose petal jam is a great way to preserve your jam all winter. I looked around for a good recipe and was inspired by this recipe.
You don’t have to can it though! If you are not going to can it, then after you prepare the jam just place it into the refrigerator and eat it in the next month or so.
If you want to can the jam, then follow the easy canning instructions below.
Word of Caution: When picking rose petals for using in recipes, make sure the roses have not been sprayed with any kind of insecticides. You should also not pick roses right next to the road side, to avoid the exhaust fumes from cars.
Note:If you are going to make a lot of jam and/or jelly, then you HAVE to try this powdered pectin that you can buy in bulk from Amazon. Six tablespoons of this pectin is the equivalent to one box of Suregel pectin. This is the ONLY way to buy pectin inexpensively if you are going to buy a lot of it (like I do!).
Hoosier Hill Fruit Pectin, 2 lb bag
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- Lavender Blueberry Jam
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- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
- Cranberry Pear Jam
- Peach Jam
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- Strawberry Lemonade Jam
- Raspberry Freezer Jam
Rose Petal Jam Canning Recipe
Ingredients
- 3cupswater
- 4 cupsrose petals
- 4 cupssugar
- 6tbsplemon juice fresh or bottled
- 1tbsppowdered pectin
Instructions
Place your rose petals in a colander and rinse them thoroughly to make sure you get rid of any dirt or insects.
Place the rinsed rose petals and water in a large sauce pan. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add sugar to the mixture and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in lemon juice.The lemon juice should brighten things up a bit, it brings back the original color of your roses!Darker roses will result in a darker jam, and light colored roses will result in a lighter colored jam.
Sprinkle the powdered pectin on top of the mixture and stir to combine.
Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes.
At this point, if you do not want to can the jam, you can just pour it into jars and refrigerate it. This recipe makes approximately 4 half pints or 2 pints of jam.
If you want to can the jam, then sterilize your jars, lids, and rings. Pour the jam into the sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. You can easily measure the head space with this inexpensive canning funnel.
Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel or dish towel. Place the lids and rings on the jars,
Place the jars in a boiling water canner, completely covering the jars with at least one inch of water.
Process the jars in the boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the canner and place on the kitchen counter to cool.
Let the jars set for about 24 hours before moving them. The jam will be a little runny at first but will continue to gel in the next 24 hours.
Sealed jars can be stored in the pantry for 1-2 years. Enjoy!
FAQs
One thing that is different between making a floral jam versus a fruit jam is that rose petals do not contain the natural pectins of fruit so a thickening agent is needed.
How to preserve rose petals in a jar? ›
One of the best ways to preserve a bouquet is by submerging the flowers in silica and leaving them to dry out. The silica will slowly absorb the liquid from the pedals and stems while keeping most of the color.
Which rose is best for jam? ›
Some roses are tastier than the others are. Fragrant red and pink old-fashioned such as – Damask, Old English, Baron Girod, Rugosa – are often used for the jam, as they keep their aroma and flavor during the cooking.
What is the benefit of rose petals jam? ›
According to Diwekar, gulkand — made with sundried rose petals and sugar — in addition to being a natural coolant also helps with a range of issues including acidity, headache, lethargy and tiredness, constipation and bloating, spotting during periods, PCOS, acne marks, sugar cravings, and irregular sleep.
How do you preserve edible rose petals? ›
Without further adieu, here are six ways to dry rose petals.
- Air Dry Your Rose Petals. Air drying is an easy, effective, and natural way to dry your rose petals. ...
- Dehydrate the Rose Petals. ...
- Roast the Petals in a Conventional Oven. ...
- Microwave the Rose Petals. ...
- Press the Rose Petals in a Book. ...
- Freeze Dry Rose Petals.
4 ways to preserve fresh flowers at home
- Pressing. An age-old method, pressing is a fantastic way to preserve singular, delicate flowers. ...
- Silica sand. Silica sand, also known as silica gel (though it's not actually a gel!), helps to keep preserved flowers closest to their original form. ...
- Resin.
3 days is probably the maximum amount of time you want to store fresh rose petals if you plan to use them as decorations. If you try to store fresh rose petals for longer than 3 days, they won't be in peak condition when you go to use them.
What are the benefits of dried rose petals? ›
Relaxation and Stress Relief: Rose petals are often used in herbal teas and infusions for their calming properties. Drinking rose tea made from dried petals can help reduce stress, anxiety, and promote relaxation. The aroma of rose petals can also be used in aromatherapy to relieve stress and enhance mood.
What is rose jam called? ›
Gulkand (also written gulqand or gulkhand) is a sweet preserve of rose petals originating in the Indian subcontinent.
How do you eat rose jam? ›
Serve rose jam on toast, a warm biscuit, or a scone. Rose jam can also be swirled into yogurt or oatmeal, and it is an elegant dessert when spooned over vanilla ice cream.
All roses are edible, with the flavor being more pronounced in the darker varieties. Miniature varieties can garnish ice cream and desserts, or larger petals can be sprinkled on desserts or salads. Freeze them in ice cubes and float them in punches.
Can you do anything with dead rose petals? ›
1 - Make Potpourri
Put the half-dead ingredients in a small cotton bag or bowl where you are going to mix the potpourri. To improve the scents, you can add strong spices like rosemary, cinnamon, sage, thyme, etc. Dried rose petals can also be used to make fascinating aroma candles.
What can I do with rose petals from a funeral? ›
You can create several creative and meaningful things with funeral flowers such as pressed flower art, flower-infused candles, bookmarks and memorial jewelry. Turning funeral flowers into keepsakes enables you to preserve the memory of your loved one.
What are the active ingredients in rose petals? ›
flavonoids, phenols, hydroxycinnamic acids, tannins, terpenes, aldehydes, alcohols, vitamin C, fatty acids, minerals. The Rosa damascene flowers contain various components, including flavonoids, terpenes, polyphenols, anthocyanin, and glycosides.
Is rose petals a laxative? ›
Rose petals have been used for centuries as a digestive aid in the Middle East, and have been shown to help improve digestion and soothe pesky stomach troubles. When consumed as a tea, rose petals have a mild laxative effect that can help everything go smoothly when it comes to digestion.
What are the nutrients in rose petals? ›
It contains 84.5% of moisture, 0.4g of ash, 70.4g of carbohydrate, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2g of fat,1.2g of crude fibre, 0.2mg of Vitamin C, 3.7mg of Iron and 120mg of Calcium.
What is the sticky substance on rose leaves? ›
One cause of sticky plants, especially sticky roses and fruit and ash trees, is a sweet substance known as honeydew. Honeydew is excreted by small, soft-bodied insects called aphids. Aphids may be winged or wingless, and they come in many colors, including pink, yellow, green, dark blue, gray and black.
Hoosier Hill Fruit Pectin, 2 lb bag
