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A small jar of rosehip syrup.

Rosehip Syrup

This homemade rosehip syrup is packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. It's easy to make with just 3 simple ingredients.
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Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: foraging, foraging recipes, Herbal remedies, Homemade, rosehip recipes, rosehips
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Dolly {Little Home in the Making}

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh rosehips calyx and stem removed
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 1 cup honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  • Remove the calyx and stem from your rosehips (the parts attached to each end) and wash them thoruoughly. Pat dry and add to the bowl of a food processor.
  • Process the rosehips until they are well broken down into very small pieces.
  • Add the chopped rosehips to a large heatproof jar (like a canning jar).
  • Bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil and pour it over the rosehips. Place a lid on the jar and allow to steep at room temperature for 1-3 hours.
  • Once you've allowed your mixture to steep, fit a bowl with a strainer lined with a coffee filter or several layers of fine cheesecloth.
  • Pour the mixture through the strainer, with the rosehip pieces collecting at the top, while the "tea" or "juice" collects in the bottom.
  • Press the rosehips to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Compost the spent rosehips and reserve the collected liquid.
  • Add the honey to the jar and stir vigorously to combine.
  • Once everything is well mixed together, transfer your rosehip syrup to an airtight storage lid and move to cold storage.
  • Store for 1-4 months in the refrigerator. Always use a clean utensil to retrieve the syrup and you should get a very long storage term. Discard if there are any signs of spoilage.

Notes

Adapted From: Rosehip Syrup - Grow Forage Cook Ferment
Using Dried Rosehips: Since dried rosehips are already broken down and naturally take up a smaller space, you can use just ½ of a cup instead of the full cup called for in the recipe.
Large Rosehips: If you foraged very large rosehips, you will need to use about 1 ½ cups instead of the 1 cup called for in the recipe. This will give you a better concentration of flavor.
Stovetop Method: If you would prefer to boil the water and rosehips together for a quicker syrup, just combine the broken down rosehips and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and allow the juice to cool until no longer hot. Add in the honey and stir to combine.
Alternate sweeteners: If you don't have honey on hand you can us maple syrup or even granulated sugar. If using granulated sugar, use the stovetop method and stir it in to dissolve immediately after the rosehips are strained.
Medicinally: Since rosehip syrup is high in vitamin C, it may help fight off an oncoming or existing cold. Take 1-2 teaspoons several times a day during the onset of cold symptoms.
For babies: Since this recipe contains honey, it cannot be consumed by babies under the age of 1 year old.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 9g