How do I make Gulkand or Rose petal jam?

Can I just take petals of the roses in my garden to make it or do I need to use petals of some special type of roses? I have pink, yellow, orange and red petaled roses in my garden. Can I use any or all of these for making the jam? Thanks!

How do I make Gulkand or Rose petal jam?
I've eaten but not made this -- here's a recipe I picked up





Gulkand/ Rose Petal Jam





Ingredients





1 kg fresh red and pink fragrant rose petals, washed and drained





[ Wild roses, are best, beacuse they have essential oils in them whereas cultured roses lack this quality. Best if the roses are grown organically, super fresh picked in the morning and clean, without dust, insects etc. ]





1 kg sugar


2 tspns cardamom seeds crushed


2 tspns fennel aniseeds


Few drops rose essence





Method


In a ceramic or glass bowl crush rose petals into the sugar by folding with wooden spooon -- OR,--- layer alternately rose petals and sugar directly into wide glass jar. If using the bowl-crushing method, add all the remaining ingredients and spoon into a large mouthed glass jar with tight lid. Leave in the sun everyday with lid closed, and stir with clean, dry wooden spoon every other day or so. The sun and sugar will draw out the moisture from the petals and make it syrupy.





Bring it in when the sun goes. Do this for a week-ten days and then leave the jar indoors on shelf, stir once in while, till you see it has turned dark and acquired a jam like consistency. takes another two plus weeks. Now it's ready. Store in a cool place. Will keep for year or two. Not refrigerated in India.





This is an Ayurvedic remedy as well, in addition to being used in paan. Considered cooling, a stomach settler, and a digestiive aid. It is an antioxidant, a tonic, a mild laxative, and good for memory and eyesight.





Check this link as well http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/recipe_disp...
Reply:Use only pink rose petals which we use in garlands......wash the rose petals in cold water genlt(like keeping in water for 2 mins and rinsing it). the ice cold water should be drinking water..... next put these petals in a glass jar and add about 200 gms of sugar for a glass filled jar of rose petals(jar=500gm jar) keep it in room temprature for few days and u'll notice that the color would change to brown.. after the colours start to change mix the contents of the jar with a spoon till the sugar in it gets mixed well. again leave it for few days and ur gulkand is ready... it's a process of about 4-6 weeks.... indian summer is the best season to prepare it.

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