Here’s how to dry rose petals.
No matter what your florist says, those roses are just for viewing, never ingesting.
If you want to dry florist rose petals, they should be used for decorative purposesonly.
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Use your fingers to gently pluck off petals, one at a time.
Keep an eye on thorns to avoid pricks.
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A screen also works well.
Though not entirely necessary, drying rose petals in the dark helps preserve their color.
verify the petals are evenly spaced.
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Preheat the oven to 180F.
Once ready, place the baking sheet with rose petals into the oven for 10 to 30 minutes.
Check the petals regularly to ensure they are not crisping.
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Microwave for two minutes and check to see if the petals are fully dry.
If not, microwave for an additional 30 seconds at a time until they are fully dry.
Press the Rose Petals
Press rose petalsin a book to help them dry.
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Put the book in a warm, dry space with air circulation.
Weigh down the book more by placing other books on top of it.
After three days, check the flowers and swap out the paper with dry paper if necessary.
If you are using a glass jar, keep it inside a dark cupboard.
If rose petals are truly dry, they should not attract mold.
Store them in a dry place.
The best way to dry rose petals is through air drying.
confirm to air dry them in a shaded spot to help preserve their color.
