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Old Woman's Rose Jelly |
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| 3-1/2 cup Rose Petals, divided 3 1/4 + 1/4 | 2 cups water |
| 1/2 cup sugar | 1 cup white grape juice |
| 1 package powdered fruit pectin | 3 cups sugar |
| Remove bitter white nail of all the rose petals. Rinse petals and pat dry. Bring the 3-1/4 cups rose petals, water, and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil in glass or stainless steel saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for several hours to overnight.
Strain syrup, discarding flowers. Combine syrup, grape juice, and pectin in glass or stainless steel saucepan; mix well. Bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add remaining 3 cups sugar; mix well. Bring to a full rolling boil that will not stir down. Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat. Place remaining 1/4 cup rose petals into 4 hot sterilized 1-cup jars. Ladle jelly into jars, leaving a 1/2-inch head space; seal with 2-piece lids. Drape jars with a towel. Cool to room temperature and store in a cool place. Notes: Rose of Sharon makes a great jelly. Yield: 4 cups. Preparation time: 30 minutes. |
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