Fresh rolls, numerous cheese and cold cuts and various spreads – is this what your Sunday breakfast looks like too? Whether made from strawberries, blueberries, rhubarb, etc. – jam always makes us happy and tastes great at any time of the day. But maybe you would like some variety on the table? How about you make your own rose jam, for example? In addition to its fascinating scent and incredible beauty, the rose is also an extremely popular culinary and medicinal plant and there are many edible rose species that are safe to eat. But enough talk – read on and try our recipe for rose jam as soon as possible!
Oblight snack ideas for the summeror an extensive brunch with friends and family – we love to spoil our loved ones with a wide variety of delicacies. It doesn't always have to be the classic chocolate spread or strawberry jam. To make your morning breakfast something extraordinary, we will make rose jam ourselves! The scent and taste are just so enticing that after the first bite, you'll wonder why roses aren't a staple in your pantry. The recipe for our rose jelly is super simple and even beginners will succeed perfectly. However, it is very important to note that the rose petals are untreated and not sprayed.
Ingredients
- 200 grams of fresh rose petals
- 500 grams of preserving sugar (1:2)
- 650 ml water
- The juice and zest of 3 lemons
- 1 pack vanilla sugar or 1 tbsp vanilla extract
preparation
- Rinse the rose petals with cold water and drain completely in a colander.
- Carefully cut off the white part of the leaf with a sharp knife.
- Place rose petals in a large pot and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bring water to the boil in the kettle and pour it over the rose petals.
- Cover the pot and let it sit at room temperature overnight.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat and add the preserving sugar and vanilla sugar.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Pour the still hot jam into mason jars, close tightly and place with the lid down on a tea towel.
- Allow to cool completely and voilà – it’s so easy to make your own rose jam.
Which roses are edible?
There are now more than 300 different types of roses and new varieties are constantly being added. And if you want to make your own rose jam, you might be wondering which roses are edible. As a rule, only the so-called “real” roses are suitable for consumption. These only include cultivated and wild roses of the Rose genus. For example, the damask rose, the English rose, historic shrub rose and wild roses such as the vinegar rose and the potato rose are particularly aromatic. The following applies: the riper the flowers, the sweeter the leaves taste.
However, keep in mind that only the flowers are edible - the stems and leaves are inedible. Other species that have “rose” in their name, such as peonies, Christmas roses and country roses, have pink leaves but belong to different genera and can even be poisonous. To make rose jam yourself, always only use roses that you have picked yourself or that have been purchased from the organic market and that have not been sprayed with chemical protectants.
Is rose jam healthy?
You already know how to make rose jam yourself. But now the question arises: Is it healthy and what are the benefits of consuming it? Like all other jams, rose jam uses sugar to prepare it and unfortunately lacks essential fiber, minerals and vitamins. As a general rule, it's perfectly fine to enjoy rose jam every now and then as part of a varied diet. However, it is important to pay attention to portion sizes and total sugar intake. But here are some of the benefits that consuming rose jam brings to our health.
- Rose petals are surprisingly rich in antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals and protect the body's cells.
- The tannins contained in rose petals have an anti-inflammatory effect in the human body and can relieve digestive problems.
- Rose jam helps remove toxins from the body and purifies the blood. This in turn contributes to healthy and clear skin and prevents various skin problems such as blackheads, acne, etc.
- 1-2 teaspoons of rose jam has an antispasmodic effect and can significantly relieve menstrual problems in women.
- Thanks to the essential oils they contain, rose petals help with inflammation in the mouth or toothache.
