Greek Rose Petal Jam

June 8, 2009 S
Tags: food, greek, jam, recipes, rose

γλυκό τριαντάφυλλο

Glyko Triantafyllo

In Greek: γλυκό τριαντάφυλλο, pronounced ghlee-KOH tree-ahn-DA-feeloh

Materials:

Medium pot
Sterile jars

Ingredients:

Rose petals (2 cups)
Sugar (2 cups)
Water (1.5 cups)
Juice of 2 lemons

Wash petals thoroughly.

Transfer petals to a pot with 1/2 the sugar and 1/2 the water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add remaining water and sugar, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil until the syrup thickens to the stage where it coats the back of a spoon (approx. 20 min). Skim off any foam that rises to the top.

Add lemon juice and continue to boil for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

When mixture reaches room temperature, store in sterilized jar.

*Article from about.com slightly modified. Would probably go very well on toast with tea!