Rose Petal Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Pick fresh petals.
2. 2
   (Make sure they have not been sprayed with insecticide.)
3. 3
   Cut off their white ends with scissors, and wash and drain the petals.
4. 4
   Cover with water in a large pan, add the juice of 1/2 lemon, and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Then drain.
6. 6
   In the same pan, make a syrup by boiling 2 1/2 cups of water with the sugar and the remaining lemon juice for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Let it cool, put the petals in, and leave them to macerate for 24 hours.
8. 8
   Bring the syrup and petals to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the petals are tender.
9. 9
   Add rose water, if you like, and boil a moment more.
10. 10
    Pour into a glass jar and let cool before closing.
11. 11
    Make the same jam with the blossoms of bitter Seville-orange trees.