**Indulge in the Delicate Symphony of Rose Petal Jelly: A Culinary Journey Through Floral Flavors**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our exquisite Rose Petal Jelly, a delightful treat that captures the essence of springtime in a jar. This translucent jewel, infused with the delicate fragrance and subtle sweetness of rose petals, offers a sensory experience like no other. Discover the art of crafting this artisanal jelly, with two distinct recipes that cater to your culinary preferences. Dive into the classic Rose Petal Jelly recipe, a traditional delight that showcases the purity of rose flavor. Alternatively, explore the innovative Rose Petal and Geranium Jelly recipe, where the vibrant notes of geranium add a refreshing twist to the floral symphony. Both creations promise an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
ROSE PETAL JELLY
Rose jelly is sweet and floral, and is lovely on buttered bread. Make it with roses you grow yourself to be sure they're chemical free. You will need liquid pectin (to thicken the jelly) and rose water for flavor. These are available in most supermarkets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 3 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan; remove from heat. Add petals; cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Strain liquid into clean saucepan. Discard petals.
- Add sugar and lemon juice to pan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring, over medium-high heat. Boil 2 minutes; add pectin, and boil 2 minutes (for firmer jelly, boil up to 2 minutes more). Remove from heat, add rose water. Pour into sterilized jars, and let cool completely. Store in refrigerator up to 6 months.
ROSE PETAL, CHAMOMILE, AND LAVENDAR JELLY
want a recipe for jam that everyone will be talking about, well this is it. Rose pedal/chamomile/Lavender Jelly wonderful on fresh buscuits, homemade toast, scones and as the jam in jam cookies, it is even good over ice cream, or over angelfood cake also a picture of lavender jelly made with 2 cups lavender flowers.
Provided by Stormy Stewart
Categories Jams & Jellies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Thoroughly clean the petals, making sure all of the little bugs aren't in your mixture. Mix them with the chamomile and lavendar, then add the boiling water, to cover all of the ingredients. Cover the pot, let it stand for one hour.
- 2. Strain the floral matter from the liquid twice with a cheesecloth, making sure all that you have is pure liquid. NOTE: The petals, chamomile, and lavendar make an excellent facial poltice for tired eyes and oily skin.
- 3. Add the pectin to the liquid and bring to a boil, then add all of the sugar at once, stirring carefully but quickly. Bring to a rolling boil for one minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Remove as much foam as you can from the top, otherwise, you have funky white clouds in you jelly. Stir for a few minutes, until the mixture starts to cool, then pour into hot, clean jars for canning. Jelly jars with their lids work wonderfully for this. Seal jars. Either by attaching a sealing lid and boil water bath for 15 minutes or with parafin wax. Both work great Or you can simply do this. Let your jelly stand for one hour in the jars, then put them in the fridge to hasten their setting. Depending on the size of your jars, you should have edible jelly one hour after putting them in the fridge.
- 4. The color of you rose petals determines the color of your jelly. With my pink and white primroses, I got a lovely reddish-golden color, and a delicate taste. This jelly complements jasmine tea, as well as lavendar and chamomile, even plain old Lipton.
Tips:
- Use fresh, fragrant rose petals for the best flavor and aroma. Gather the petals on a dry day after the morning dew has dried.
- Choose a variety of roses with different colors and scents to create a visually appealing and flavorful jelly.
- Be sure to remove the white bases of the petals, as they can impart a bitter flavor to the jelly.
- Use a digital kitchen scale to measure the ingredients accurately. This will ensure that the jelly sets properly.
- Don't overcook the jelly. It should reach a temperature of 220°F (104°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Let the jelly cool completely before storing it. This will help it to set properly.
- Store the jelly in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Conclusion:
Rose petal jelly is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast or crackers, dolloped onto yogurt or ice cream, or used as a glaze for chicken or fish. With its beautiful color and delicate flavor, rose petal jelly is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you have a surplus of rose petals, give this recipe a try!
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