Rose Petal Jam

Rose petal jam is a fragrant, unique jam that elevates breakfast and cheese boards to a new level. We use dried culinary rose petals and brew them with a very short ingredient list. Once you have the petals, it’s one of the easiest and most delicious jams to make from scratch.

It’s important to know not to use store-bought fresh roses as they contain pesticides when making this special rose preserve. You may choose to grow your own chemical-free flowers and dry them.

For the best results, use Persian dried culinary rose petals. Persian rose is called Gol Mohammadi in the Persian language. If you can get your hands on some it’s truly something special with its bright color and extra sweet fragrance.

One thing that is different between making a floral jam versus a fruit jam is that rose petals do not contain the natural pectins of fruit so a thickening agent is needed. One or two teaspoons of cornstarch stirred in at the end will do the trick.

: dried culinary rose petals

: cooked down rose petals into jam

My favorite way to enjoy this luscious, rose delicacy is to spread it on warm buttered bread with a generous dollop of beautiful rose petal confit and some coarsely chopped walnuts. Each bite transforms me into a heavenly place.

Coming in 2nd is Persian rose petal jam on a Mediterranean Mezze Board. Just get me some crunchy lavash crackers, an assortment of nuts, and hard cheese, and I am perfectly content noshing and snacking the day away.