Rose Petal Jam

This rose petal jam recipe is a great way to make use of the roses growing on your property. Have an abundance of roses nearby? This jam recipe is a sweet addition to your breakfast table, 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.

When you think about roses, you probably don’t think about eating them, but rose petals are incredibly good for you. Studies have shown that rose petals offer many medical benefits, including easing inflammation, reducing your chances of diabetes, avoiding seizures, easing stress, and lowering depression. It certainly cheers me up to eat rose petal jam. 

Rose petal jam is a great way to use your roses to a sweet advantage. Here's the recipe.

I love this jam; it's one of my favorites with toast made from homemade bread. 

It has a unique flavor and makes a unique gift that others will love.  Or consider selling it as part of your homestead business. 

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 jam. Or eliminate the crystallized ginger. 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. 

As for the type of rose to use, you can eat almost any kind of rose, but choose roses with bright colors for a prettier jam. Red, peach, and apricot colored roses are the best, but honestly, any color will work, and I have used pink roses with great success. 

When you harvest your roses, pick them either in the early morning or at midmorning before the sun’s heat dries out the oil in the petals.

Rose Petal Jam Ingredients

You will need:

  • 1 cup of rose petals
  •     3/4 cup of water
  •     1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  •     3-4 pieces of crystallized ginger
  •     2 1/2 cups of sugar
  •     1/4 cup of powdered pectin
  •     3/4 cup of water (for the pectin)

You also need to use powdered pectin for this jam.

Getting Started

Get 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 get 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 until it is completely dissolved in the jam. Next, you'll add the pectin.

Prepare the Pectin

In 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.

This fruit pectin powder works just like Sure Jell and is way cheaper when bought in bulk.

Putting It All Together

Turn the processor on again and quickly add the pectin mixture. This jam will set up pretty quickly, so be sure to have your clean jars ready.



Once your jam has set up, pour it into the jars, and keep the jam in the freezer for up to six months.

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Do you have gluten issues? Then learn to make your own gluten-free sourdough bread. You can find the recipe here. 

Do you have a sweet tooth, but want to cut out the sugar? Try these delicious brownies sweetened with stevia. 

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Elderberries are rich in antioxidants and also make a tasty jam. If you have access to elderberries, try this elderberry jam recipe. 

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My name is Sue Merriam, and I began the journey of self-reliant living more than three decades ago, which enabled me to stay home with my children. Fifteen years ago, I founded Joyful Homesteading to help others save money and face the future without fear. My goal is to give you practical, honest advice so you can save money and experience the joy of simple living. I hope you join me.

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