ROSE PETAL JAM

Ingredients.......225gm of dark red and strongly scented rose petals with the bitter cream bases removed, 250 ml of water, 2 tbs of lemon juice, 225gm of castor sugar, 1 dsp of rose water ( available at Manny's Market/ The Source). Rinse the petals and shake dry. Simmer the petals in a saucepan with the water until soft. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Return to a medium heat and cook until the mixture thickens. Taste and if more flavour is required, stir in the rose water. Bring the jam to a rapid boil. Now set aside to cool a little. To test if the jam is set, run a fingertip through it and if the surface wrinkles, the jam is ready. Pour the jam into sterilised jars with lids while still hot. Wipe jars clean and label.