Summer Rose Tea Party Menu

[Eleanor Rose]

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This is the standard menu for a traditional southern Summer Rose Tea. Recipes are included for a couple of the themed items so get those invitations ready!

Rose Petal Tea (served hot or cold)

Rose sugar cubes (hand decorated, of course)

White chocolate mints

Tea sandwiches (use a rose shaped cookie cutter for preparation)

Rose petal jam (recipe below)

Rose petal scones (recipe below)
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Rose Petal Jam: (makes 1 pound of jam)

Ingredients:

1/2 pound pink or red edible rose petals*
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 1/2 cups water
Juice of 2 freshly-squeezed lemons (approximately 1/2 cup)

* All roses that you intend to eat must be free of pesticides. Do not eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers! Get your petals from a tea shop!


Directions:

Clip and discard bitter white bases from the rose petals; rinse petals thoroughly and drain.

Place rose petals in a bowl and sprinkle enough sugar to coat each petal. Let set overnight!

Next morning: In a saucepan over low heat, place remaining sugar, water, and lemon juice; stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in rose petals and let simmer 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; continue boiling for approximately 5 minutes until mixture thickens and the temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 221 degrees F. or until a spoonful dropped onto a cold plate jells and holds its shape. Remove from heat.

After boiling, transfer the jam into jars.


Rose Petal Scones Recipe: (makes 24 scones)

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flourhttps://whatscookingamerica.net/EllenEaston/Bread/FlourTypes.htm
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter
1/3 cup coarsely-ground pistachio nuts, shelled and unsalted
1 cup chilled heavy creamhttps://whatscookingamerica.net/EllenEaston/Sauces_Condiments/CreamDefinitions.htm
1 tablespoon rose water or 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons rose petals, cleaned and finely shredded (Remember rose petals must be free of pesticides!)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with vegetable-oil cooking spray.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until particles are the size of small peas; stir in pistachio nuts.

In a separate bowl, combine cream and rose water. Stir in the shredded rose petals. Add the rose mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until a soft dough forms. When making scones, work the dough quickly and do not over mix.

Drop dough by the teaspoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. A good check is to use an instant digital thermometer to test your scones. The temperature of the scones should be at 200 degrees F. when done.

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Rose Water Icing:

Ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons rose water or 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon red currant jelly

Preparation:

In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, rose water, and red currant jelly until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add another teaspoon of rose water or lemon juice.



Note: Rose Water is distilled from water and roses. It is usually found in specialty stores (Asian or Indian grocery and spice stores), but some grocery stores now carry it. Ladies, I like to put a little dab on my wrists in place of perfume. You can also add a few drops to the water when you rinse your hair after a shampoo. Our Victorian ladies did this. The smell is delightful!

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I hope all my Food Forum friends enjoy this thread, but especially @donna and @Anna Elizabeth Henry.

 

[donna]

Sounds like a great party to have. Could have for a bridal tea too. I know I have thread on bridal tea, will bump it up.

 

[Steph-GB]

Mmmmm sounds absolutely gorgeous! This must of taken you a while to prepare! Even rose cut out sandwiches! Very nice!! Have never tried rose tea! I shall have to go shopping and get a new hat! Or just a hat as don't have a hat in the first place haha! Save me a white chocolate mint! I'll be there soon! Oh and a scone too mmm love scones!

 

[Eleanor Rose]

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I've gotten some messages inquiring about rose sugar cubes so here's my recipe. It's very simple. I like Turkish Delight inspired rose water with vanilla extract, but playing around with flavor combinations can be fun. Raw sugar mixed with rum is also a winner!

Ingredients:

1 cup Sugar (white or raw)

3 teaspoons rose water (plain water or water mixed with 2 or 3 drops of any flavoring extracts will also work fine)

Food coloring (can also be added to the water to tint your finished sugar cubes - perfect for a Summer Rose Tea)


Directions:

Combine water and sugar until sugar is crumbly.

Line a glass baking dish with wax paper and press into the bottom using a glass. Once compacted, use a sharp, thin knife to cut cubes in the moist sugar.

Allow to dry overnight or place in a warm oven for a couple hours until hard. Gently break apart and decorate with tube icing rosettes!

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[Eleanor Rose]

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Tea Party White Chocolate Mints (no baking required!):

Ingredients:

One box of thin crisp chocolate cookies
12 oz white bark coating
1/4 tsp oil based peppermint extract
10 peppermint candies crushed


Directions:

Cut the white bark coating into small pieces and put in a microwave safe bowl along with the oil or shortening, if using.

Microwave for 1 minute, then remove the bowl and stir. If the chocolate hasn't melted, microwave again in 15 second bursts, stirring in between.

When the chocolate is completely melted, stir in the extract.

Dip the cookies, one at a time, face down into the chocolate. Use a fork to gently flip it over and completely coat it. Lift the cookie out with the fork and tap off any excess coating. Set it down on waxed or parchment paper.

Immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint while the chocolate is wet.

Note: Be gentle when you dip the cookies and allow them to firm up before serving. Also try to crush the peppermint just before you use it because as it sits it has a tendency to get very sticky.

 

[nitrofd]

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This is the standard menu for a traditional southern Summer Rose Tea. Recipes are included for a couple of the themed items so get those invitations ready!

Rose Petal Tea (served hot or cold)

Rose sugar cubes (hand decorated, of course)

White chocolate mints

Tea sandwiches (use a rose shaped cookie cutter for preparation)

Rose petal jam (recipe below)

Rose petal scones (recipe below)
​

Rose Petal Jam: (makes 1 pound of jam)

Ingredients:

1/2 pound pink or red edible rose petals*
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 1/2 cups water
Juice of 2 freshly-squeezed lemons (approximately 1/2 cup)

* All roses that you intend to eat must be free of pesticides. Do not eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers! Get your petals from a tea shop!


Directions:

Clip and discard bitter white bases from the rose petals; rinse petals thoroughly and drain.

Place rose petals in a bowl and sprinkle enough sugar to coat each petal. Let set overnight!

Next morning: In a saucepan over low heat, place remaining sugar, water, and lemon juice; stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in rose petals and let simmer 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; continue boiling for approximately 5 minutes until mixture thickens and the temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 221 degrees F. or until a spoonful dropped onto a cold plate jells and holds its shape. Remove from heat.

After boiling, transfer the jam into jars.


Rose Petal Scones Recipe: (makes 24 scones)

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter
1/3 cup coarsely-ground pistachio nuts, shelled and unsalted
1 cup chilled heavy cream
1 tablespoon rose water or 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons rose petals, cleaned and finely shredded (Remember rose petals must be free of pesticides!)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with vegetable-oil cooking spray.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until particles are the size of small peas; stir in pistachio nuts.

In a separate bowl, combine cream and rose water. Stir in the shredded rose petals. Add the rose mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until a soft dough forms. When making scones, work the dough quickly and do not over mix.

Drop dough by the teaspoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. A good check is to use an instant digital thermometer to test your scones. The temperature of the scones should be at 200 degrees F. when done.

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Rose Water Icing:

Ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons rose water or 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon red currant jelly

Preparation:

In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, rose water, and red currant jelly until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add another teaspoon of rose water or lemon juice.



Note: Rose Water is distilled from water and roses. It is usually found in specialty stores (Asian or Indian grocery and spice stores), but some grocery stores now carry it. Ladies, I like to put a little dab on my wrists in place of perfume. You can also add a few drops to the water when you rinse your hair after a shampoo. Our Victorian ladies did this. The smell is delightful!

​

I hope all my Food Forum friends enjoy this thread, but especially @donna and @Anna Elizabeth Henry.

Another good thread for Scarlett,but why wasn't i invited.

 

[Eleanor Rose]

Another good thread for Scarlett,but why wasn't i invited.

All of these recipes are modified from ones my grandmother used so this made me a little teary eyed. I'm sure there are numerous similar versions online. I so wish I could have all of you over for a Summer Rose Tea. I live very close to a formal garden and it would be the perfect spot! Of course sweet Nitro you would have to serve as my escort!

 

[donna]

Thanks for recipes. Those cookies look delicious.

 

[LoriAnn]

Anna will love this!

A few of you already know I like to have tea parties in the Summer, but I'm way too lazy to make stuff for them. I buy nearly everything. But I just love the idea of a rose-themed tea. Eleanor, if we do one this Summer, I will be sure to tell my family that you were in the inspiration.

We've gotten so funny with our teas. My Dad isn't into the cutesy stuff, so instead of tea and cucumber sandwiches, he gets his wine and pizza slices. Sometimes we get extra fancy and have potato skins!

 

[nitrofd]

Anna will love this!

A few of you already know I like to have tea parties in the Summer, but I'm way too lazy to make stuff for them. I buy nearly everything. But I just love the idea of a rose-themed tea. Eleanor, if we do one this Summer, I will be sure to tell my family that you were in the inspiration.

We've gotten so funny with our teas. My Dad isn't into the cutesy stuff, so instead of tea and cucumber sandwiches, he gets his wine and pizza slices. Sometimes we get extra fancy and have potato skins!

Potato skins are a great idea for your tea party.

 

[LoriAnn]

Potato skins are a great idea for your tea party.

I love those darn things. While they are for Dad, I always manage to have one on my plate.

We've had some weird tea menus. But everyone enjoys it, and that's pretty much the point. Some of the guys in the family have started attending, which tells you something.

 

[nitrofd]

I love those darn things. While they are for Dad, I always manage to have one on my plate.

We've had some weird tea menus. But everyone enjoys it, and that's pretty much the point. Some of the guys in the family have started attending, which tells you something.

If you really want to be classy my dear darkside friend,add some jalapeno poppers to the party.
P.S.the potato skins need real cheddar and real bacon bits,not the phony ones.

 

[LoriAnn]

If you really want to be classy my dear darkside friend,add some jalapeno poppers to the party.
P.S.the potato skins need real cheddar and real bacon bits,not the phony ones.

Oh I dig poppers too! Mozzarella sticks. Sometimes we have BBQ wings as well. The more we chat about this, the more I realize I've lost control over my teas.

I swear there are cucumber sandwiches in there somewhere.

 

[nitrofd]

Oh I dig poppers too! Mozzarella sticks. Sometimes we have BBQ wings as well. The more we chat about this, the more I realize I've lost control over my teas.

I swear there are cucumber sandwiches in there somewhere.

Who cares?

 

[mofederal]

It sounds like everything is coming up roses.

 

[Northern Light]

This would be nice for a party favour, Ellie!

/www.happinessishomemade.net/rose-petal-spa-sugar-scrub-recipe-tutorial/
Sorry, wrong link! Maybe this one will work!