Rose petal jam

An aromatic jam of the petals of fragrant roses reduced with sugar and lemon, pink, with tender petals in the syrup and an intense floral aroma, with tea and in baklava.

Rose petal jam (gulbesheker) is an aromatic jam of the petals of fragrant tea or Damask roses ground or reduced with sugar, lemon juice and a little water, pink or ruby, translucent, with tender petals in the syrup, sweet with a light tang and an intense floral aroma. It is served with tea, spread on bread, put into baklava, Turkish delight, pies and desserts.