Roses

2 Tbls rosewater

Place petals, water, and 1/4 cup sugar in pan, bring to boil, cover, remove from heat, and steep for several hours or overnight. Strain, discarding petals. Add the juice and pectin to the strained liquid, and let boil for 1 minute, stirring. Add the sugar and bring to a full rolling boil, continue to boil for a good minute, remove from heat, and add the rosewater just before filling your prepared jars. Seal with a boiling water bath.

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http://www.culinarycafe.com/Desserts/Ros... Rose Petal Ice, a dessert

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