Rose Hip Jelly

A simple five-ingredient jelly recipe transforms fresh rose hips into a delicious and frugal preserve.

Category Tags:

BreakfastSnackJam / JellyCondiment

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Start simmering rose hips in 2 quarts of water until soft.

  2. Mash the cooked rose hips, then strain through a jelly bag or cheesecloth to yield about 4 cups of juice.

  3. Return the juice to the pan, add lemon juice and pectin, then stir until it reaches a hard boil.

  4. Immediately add sugar, bring to a full rolling boil, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  5. Remove from heat and skim any foam.

  6. Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, then process in a water bath, freeze, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 86 kcal
Carbohydrate: 15 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Sugar: 14 g
Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g