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Rose Petal Jam Recipe - A Delicious Part of Self RelianceRose petal jam. Have an abundance of roses nearby? This jam recipe is a great way to make a sweet addition to your breakfast table while relying on what's growing on your own land. This makes a beautiful jam ranging in colors from light pink to fushia, depending on the color of the roses you choose.Adding crystalized ginger enhances the flavor and adds color - small flecks of orange that make it a truly lovely jam. When harvesting flowers for your jam, make certain they haven't been sprayed with pesticides. It's best to harvest your petals in the morning when they are still fresh. Cut the blooms and then rinse them with cold water. Choose different types of blooms for different color and flavor combinations for your rose petal jam. Or eliminate the crystalized ginger altogether. More of the rose flavor will come through. This rose petal jam is a freezer jam and will last in the freezer for six months. In the refrigerator, rose petal jam will last three weeks. Ingredients
Getting StartedGet two pint-sized jars or four smaller jars ready by washing them thoroughly and filling them with boiling water until you are ready to use them. That will ensure that no bacteria gets into your jam. The jam is going into the freezer, but it is always better to be safe than sorry.Next, put your rose petals, 3/4 cup of water, lemon juice and crystallized ginger in a food processor. Puree everything until it is well blended. Then turn on the processor again and slowly add the sugar.
Prepare the PectinIn a small saucepan, stir the pectin into that second 3/4 cup of water. Bring it to a boil and boil it for one full minute, stirring constantly.Putting It All TogetherTurn the processor on again and quickly add the pectin mixture. This jam will set up pretty quickly so be sure and have your clean jars ready.Once your jam has set up, keep in the freezer for up to six months. Learn More About Frugal Cooking![]() Invest in good health and some of the best bread available with a good quality grain mill. Want to see all of our frugal recipes? Click here. Want organic food at a great price? Form a food club, and you'll also foster the growth of locally produced, excellent organic food. Learn more. Do you love Chinese food? Save a bundle and invest in your health by learning to cook healthy vegan Chinese food at home! Avoid that expensive trip to the bakery and make fabulous desserts at home. Learn more. Listen to the general media, and they'll tell you that coconut oil is something akin to the devil's spawn, unleashing an epidemic of heart disease into our country and killing thousands of people. But do a little research, and you learn otherwise. For reasons why you should be cooking with coconut oil, click here. ![]() A good quality cast iron cookware set like this one The next time you are suffering from a cold, sore throat or other infection, instead of calling the doctor, reach for this healthful oil instead. Learn more. Make authentic sausages right in your own home. Learn more. Thinking about investing in a grain mill, but not sure which one is right for you? Read a review about grain mills by clicking here. Dehydrating foods are a great way to preserve foods in a healthy, low-cost way. Learn more. Use the healing power of vegetables in your cooking. Learn more. ![]() A good quality vacuum sealer makes your food last for months and even years and can save you a bundle of money. Click here to learn more. Do you have a weakness for fine-quality, Mexican food? Learn to cook fabulous Mexican dishes and save a bundle. Click here to learn more. Having and using a cast iron camp Dutch oven is a good idea should the power go out and you're unable to use your electric range. It's also a great way to keep the heat out of your kitchen in the summertime and outside where it belongs. Learn more. When you stock up on bulk grains, don't forget to stock up on yeast as well. Learn more about this crucial ingredient by clicking here. |
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