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20 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

An elegant traditional preserve made by rubbing fragrant rose petals with sugar and lemon before cooking. Its pronounced rose aroma and pink color add a delicate touch to breakfast, rice pudding, and desserts.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the petals

15 min

Gently wash the rose petals and remove the white bases. Place them in a bowl and toss with some of the sugar and lemon juice.

2

Rub with sugar

10 min

Important: Rub the petals by hand with the sugar and lemon juice until they soften, release their juices, and develop their color. Cover and let stand for half an hour.

3

Cook the preserves

30 min

Bring the rubbed petals, remaining sugar, and water to a boil in a pot. Cook over medium heat until the syrup thickens, skimming off any foam.

4

Finish and jar the preserves

5 min

Add the remaining lemon juice and boil for several more minutes. The preserves are ready when a drop on a plate leaves a trail. Spoon the boiling preserves into sterilized jars, seal, and store in a cool place.

Reminder

Important: Use only unsprayed, fragrant, edible red rose petals; ornamental roses are not suitable for eating. Remove the white bases of the petals, which taste bitter. This recipe contains no flour, milk, or eggs; it is plant-based and gluten-free. Spoon the boiling preserves into sterilized jars, seal, and store in a cool place.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
90 kcalCalories
0.2 gProtein
23 gCarbohydrate
0 gFat
0.4 gFiber
22 gSugar
2 mgSodium
0 gSaturated Fat
Protein 1% Carbohydrate 99% Fat 0%
#Rose petal preserves #Petal preserves #traditional preserves #Breakfast dishes
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