Rose Petal Jam

One of the pleasant surprises it has for us is that it's edible. It's as delicious as it is fragrant and can be made into jams, marmalade, and syrups that can add a unique touch to many dishes and occasions. You can whip up an especially romantic breakfast for that special someone, make an elegant brunch,an afternoon tea, or make a dessert. Rose petal jam, or syrup will add that extra special something that can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. The jams, and marmalade go well with buttered croissants, muffins, scones, and toasts. The syrups can be used on pancakes and french toast, or poured onto ice cream sprinkled with a rose petal or two.
Another surprise it has for us is that it's very rich in vitamin C. Rose petals are richer in vitamin C than oranges are. They are also a good source of iron, vitamin A, and calcium.

You can use roses right from your garden. The more fragrant the better. Red roses are preferable. Pink can be nice and so can most other color variations . I avoid using white .
When making any rose petal jam marmalade or syrup, you must snip off the white part at the bottom of the petals. If you don't it will have a bitter taste. If you use white rose petals that can be difficult to do. You can try to guess of course or simply cut the bottom half of the rose off. I prefer playing it safe though and stick with the colored ones.