To begin, prepare rose petals by cutting off any white bit at bottom of petals to eliminate bitterness. Make sure petals are well cleaned and dry (so sugar doesn't stick to petals).

Put one cup granulated sugar in food processor, add 1/2 to 1 cup of rose petals. Process and add the last cup of sugar and finish processing until it is smooth. Pour it into a clean glass jar, cover and let stand for one week. Make sure it is stored in an airtight container.

Recipe variation: Prepare by mincing 1/2 cup rose petals and blending with one cup granulated sugar until flavors have combined. This process will take about three weeks. Strain the sugar and store in dry pantry.