Kodiak Wild Sitka Rose Petal Jelly

Start them young ;)

I was introduced to this jelly at the beginning of the summer when we arrived on Kodiak Island. The best way to describe it is that it tastes the same way roses smell, and it is straight up delicious! A great way to preserve a Kodiak summer.

Kodiak Wild Sitka Rose Petal Jelly

2 cups wild Sitka rose petals
2 1/2 cups water
2 tsp lemon juice
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 tbsp powdered pectin

1. Mix the rose petals with one cup of sugar, cover and place in the fridge for 24 hours.

2. Combine the petal/sugar mixture with the rest of the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a large heavy bottomed stock pot and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat and keep the petal mix at a low rolling boil until the petals are translucent.

4. Whisk in the pectin and return to a hard boil that can not be stirred down for one minute.

5. Remove the jelly from heat and ladel into prepared sterilized jars. Process in a hot water bath for 10 min. Enjoy!