Name: Rose Petal Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup packed rose petals (about 6 medium roses); 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

This delicious recipe is a perfect topping for toast or English muffins. It is so simple to make and will impress guests at tea.—Mary Kay Dixson, Decatur, Alabama

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Rose Petal Honey

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Yield:about 1 cup

Prep:5 min

Cook:35 min

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Ingredients

1 cup packed rose petals (about 6 medium roses)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons sugar
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

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Directions

In a large saucepan, combine rose petals, water and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until petals lose their color. Strain, reserving liquid and discarding petals. Return liquid to the saucepan.

Stir in sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour into a jar and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 weeks.