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Jelly · From Bladwijzer

Rose petal jelly

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: ± 3 small jars
• Time: 30 min + 1 hr steeping
• From: Damask rose

Ingredients

• 60 g fragrant rose petals, white bases removed
• 500 ml water
• 500 g gelling sugar (2:1)
• juice of 2 lemons

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil, pour it over the petals, cover and leave to steep for an hour.
2. Strain, press the petals and pour the infusion with the lemon juice into a pan.
3. Stir in the gelling sugar, bring to the boil and boil hard for 4 minutes.
4. Fill clean, hot small jars and seal.

Storing: Unopened, a year in a cool, dark place. Lovely on scones, toast or with cheese.