How to Make Rose Butter

Rose butter is a sweetened butter that can be put out for afternoon tea with cakes, biscuits (cookies) and other sweet treats.

Ingredients

1
Choose the rose petals. The best rose petals for this recipe are those that are highly scented. The old-fashioned rose types such as rugosa, musk, damask or Eglantine roses are good choices.
- Be sure to choose rose petals that have not been sprayed with chemicals. They must be organic petals.
- Wash and allow to dry thoroughly before using in this recipe.
2
Remove the petals from the flower head.

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3
Place the butter in the mixing bowl. Add the petals.
4
Whisk the butter and petals together. Mix until combined.
5
Form balls using two wooden spoons. Roll back and forth on the spoon head until a ball shape forms.
6
Place on a small dish covered in wax or baking (parchment) paper. Place the dish inside the airtight container and seal.
7
Place the rose butter balls into the refrigerator to set. They're ready to serve once they've firmed up.