Rose Hip Jelly
8 cups of rose hips
6 cups of water
1 box of
1/2 cup lemon juice
5 cups of sugar
Boil rose hips 10 - 15 minutes- until soft enough to crush.
Crush them and squeeze through cloth, to make juice.
For every 4 cups of juice add one box of and bring to a boil.
Add the 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 5 cups of sugar Bring to a boil
and boil hard for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and pour into sterilized jars and seal with caps and rings.
The jelly has a wonderful flavor and the consistency of molasses.
Rose Petal Jam
*Use only Rose Petals Never Sprayed with any chemicals.
The petals absorb and retain the toxins,
this is a good way to make yourself sick or worse.
1 cup fresh rose petals
3/4 cup water
Juice of 1 lemon
2 1/2 cups sugar,
1 package
3/4 cup water
Puree rose petals, 3/4 cup water and lemon juice in blender until smooth.
add sugar Slowly Blend till all sugar has dissolved-leave in the blender.
Stir 1 package pectin into 3/4 cup water, bring to a boil,
and boil hard for 1 minute.
Pour mixture into blender with rose petal mixture until well blended.
Do this very quickly - it sets very quickly, so don't hesitate, shake your booty !!!
Pour into small jars. Let set for 6 hours, till firm.
Freezes well. Will keep one month refrigerated. .
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