Combine the water and sugar in a large pot with a heavy bottom and bring to a boil.
Add the flower petals and turn the heat down to a low simmer.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Turn off heat and steep for 5 minutes.
Strain into a large measuring cup.
Pour carefully into sterilized canning jars.
Wipe the rims and put on canning lids.
Process in a boiling water canning bath for 10 minutes.
Remove and allow to set undisturbed on the counter for 24 hours.
Once opened, or any that do not properly seal, should be stored in the fridge.
