It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
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I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
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There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
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I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
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It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
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MAKE · May 5, 2016

How to make rose petal jam

How to make rose petal jam

If you’ve never tried making your own homemade jam before, you’ll find that rose petal jam is fairly simple to make when the roses are blooming. I have also shared my favourite rose petal jams to buy at the end of the post. Just click here if you’d like to jump to the end of this post and shop for our favourite Rose Petal Jellies and jams. Keep reading if you would like to make your own with our simple tried-and-tested recipe (kindly shared with us by Wares of Knutsford – our favourite source of everything to do with jam making and preserving.)

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Nothing is as quintessentially British as the rose. Timeless, elegant and fragrant, they’re widely grown in gardens across the nation. But you may be surprised to discover that roses have also been used in the culinary arts for many years. Rose petals can be used to make deliciously fragrant jellies, syrups and jams that will remind you of summer whenever you open a jar.

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English Rose Petal Jam Recipe

Ingredients:
500g of fresh rose petals
500g of caster sugar
1 litre of water
juice of 2 lemons

Choose your petals

Choose your rose petals with care, discarding any dead or discoloured areas. Ideally you should try to collect your petals from the most fragrant roses you can find, preferably when they have become full and ‘blousy’.

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The colour of the petals will determine the colour of your jam, so choose from a single variety of rose if you wish to create a specific colour. Make sure your roses are free from pesticides and chemicals and be sure to wash the petals thoroughly to remove any dirt or tiny insects.

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Infuse the sugar

Place the rose petals in a bowl and carefully sprinkle a little of the sugar over them, taking care to cover each petal. Use your fingers to gently bruise the petals, blending them together with the sugar. Then cover the bowl with cling film and place in a refrigerator overnight or for a few hours to allow the scent of the rose petals to infuse into the sugar.

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Place the remainder of the sugar into a saucepan with the water and lemon juice and heat the contents gently, stirring all the time. Before the mixture reaches boiling point, add the rose petal and sugar mixture and keep stirring while keeping the liquid to a steady simmer for around 20 minutes. Now bring the saucepan to a good rolling boil and keep boiling for around 5 minutes or so, until the mixture thickens.

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Do the set test

To test if the jam is ready, do the ‘set test’… drop a spoonful of the mixture onto a chilled plate and if  keeps its shape the jam is ready. Pour the mixture  into clean sterilised jars and allow to cool.

Preserve-Jars

It is very important to sterilise your  jars properly to prevent bacteria from forming in the jam, particularly if you don’t plan to use all your jam up quickly. You can sterilise your jars by filling them with boiling water and allowing them to stand for a few minutes, or by placing them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Some people run them through a hot dishwasher cycle to achieve the same result.

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Rose petal jam is delicious when served with bread, toast, scones, muffins and teacakes, adding a fragrant touch of summer sunshine to any afternoon tea. Some people like to use rose petal jam instead of sugar in their tea or coffee, or add it to homemade biscuits, cakes and pastries for that extra wow factor. It can also be used instead of redcurrant or cranberry sauce in savoury dishes such as soups or stews, bringing a unique fragrance to your cooking.

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Best Rose Petal Jams to Buy

Jars of rose petal jam make wonderful gifts for foodie friends and homemade preserves are always popular presents to receive. Make your rose petal jam look as good as it tastes by presenting it in pretty jars with beautiful hand-written labels. Take a look at the range of preserving jars and labels at Wares of Knutsford for some eye-catching presentation ideas… then wait for the compliments to come rolling in!

Fortnum & Mason Rose Petal Jelly

Either treat yourself to this special rose petal jelly from fortnum and mason or learn how to make rose petal jam using fresh rose petals and natural ingredients with simple step by step DIY recipe tutorial from harvesting the petals, retaining the fragrance and colour and making beautiful fragrant jars of pink rose jam #rosepetal #jam #summercooking #flowerpetals #recipe

Using rose petals from a single garden in Oxfordshire, this iconic jelly from Fortnum’s is summer in a jar. The petals are picked in the evening when they are at their most fragrant and transformed the next morning to jelly. Works beautifully added to champagne too… Delivery options include named day, next day, standard and international. BUY ROSE PETAL JELLY FROM FORTNUM & MASON NOW >>

Cartwright & Butler sells a delicious Rose Petals Jelly available from The Ethical Superstore here >>

rose petal jelly jam cartwright and butler where to buy and artisan made with fresh rose petals and palm oil free

Made with freshly picked rose petals in the UK, this artisan jam arrives in a kilner-style jar.

Notable mentions:  Spanish Artisanal Extra rose petals jam made on small family farms. French Confit de Petales de Roses made by L’Epicurien, founded by a Master Jam Maker with petals grown on their own rose bushes.

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how to make rose petal jam or jelly recipe using fresh rose petals and natural ingredients with simple step by step DIY recipe tutorial from harvesting the petals, retaining the fragrance and colour and making beautiful fragrant jars of pink rose jam #rosepetal #jam #jelly #summercooking #recipe #rose #frombritainwithlove

Photo credits: minato, not francois, carly & art, joanna hard, donkey cart, crafty kitchen, no spuds, homemadetrade, all flickr.

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Comments

  1. Lucia says

    March 27, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Lovely

    Reply
  2. Midori says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    Thank you for your lovely post- I will pick up my pink roses tonight to make it.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      July 14, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Glad you liked it – how did your own jam making go with your pink rose petals?

      Reply
  3. bev says

    April 26, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    This is a lovely post. The petals in the finished jam looks so dreamy and pretty. Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      July 14, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      Glad you liked it! x

      Reply
  4. Automotive says

    July 14, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    You ought to take part in a contest for one of the finest sites on the
    net. I am going to highly recommend this site!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      July 14, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks for your very kind words and glad you like the site! x

      Reply
  5. summer says

    February 10, 2020 at 2:38 am

    how long can the jam last? – does it need to be refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      April 7, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      I kept mine in the fridge once it was open. I’d say it’s the same as for any homemade jam

      Reply
  6. Damaris Grant says

    April 20, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! Do you weigh the rose petals? I feel like 500g would be a whole lot of roses. Also how much does this recipe make? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      April 28, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      I would weigh them – and use only petals I’d grown myself so I knew there were no sprays or pesticides etc. Why don’t you try just reducing down the quantities proportionately and just maker fewer jars? Let me know how you get on!

      Reply
  7. Sheila says

    May 1, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    I have a question concerning the actual rose petals…I have knock out roses and they have no scent. Would these rose be good to use in a jam?

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      May 2, 2020 at 8:08 am

      Hi I suspect you’d get a lovely colour from the petals but not much rose flavour if there’s little scent. Maybe worth making a small amount to see?

      Reply
    • Jan says

      October 13, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      I use my knockout roses every year for this jam and they work nicely!

      Reply
      • Laura Dunkley says

        October 13, 2020 at 2:50 pm

        Sounds lovely 😊

        Reply
  8. Ettamae Jones says

    July 20, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    Hi Laura, I live all the way in sunny Bahamas and wished that I could come and spend some time with you in England. I love this recipe and will try my hand at it even though I’ve never made jam before. Love this site and gets excited every time I see and email from “From Britain With Love.”

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      July 21, 2020 at 7:10 am

      It’s so lovely to have you here Ettamae! Thanks so much for your kind words and speak soon 😊🙏

      Reply
  9. Anani Wucherpfennig says

    October 30, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    hi, i would love to try this recipe but i have white iceberg roses do you think they will work for this? 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 1, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      I am sure they would – not sure what the finished colour would be, but worth a go to find out…?

      Reply
  10. Dr. HJ R. says

    May 25, 2024 at 8:09 pm

    I followed all the steps and even though I did the jam didn’t become the wanted texture and stayed all liquid. Then when after letting all my jars cool down it still hadn’t thickened, i poured it all back into my saucepan and added pectin. Now it’s cooling off again but this time the set test worked, so i’m hoping for good results this time. Didn’t work at all.

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They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
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