Homemade Rosehip Syrup

If you’ve never had Rosehip Syrup before go for it, it’s easy to make. if you are in the UK, there’s still time to make it. There is still a few rosehips around on the hedgerows and on footpaths. It tastes wonderful and is packed full of vitamin C. I picked 1 KG (with the help of my friend picking some from her garden).

Whizz up in the blender with enough water to cover the hips each time.

In a very large pan, add the mushed up rose hips to 1ltr of boiling water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15mins.

Drip through a jelly bag or muslin for 30mins or more (do not squeeze)

Add 325g sugar for every 500ml of liquid and put into the cleaned pan.

Heat until the sugar is dissolved and the boil for about 3mins.

Then decant into sterilised bottles and seal while still warm. Note: I sterilise my bottles by washing them in hot soapy water and then rinse them and put them on a baking sheet in a low oven for at least 15 minutes. Take them out of the oven when your syrup is almost ready and fill with syrup while the bottles are still warm.

There you have some amazing syrup to have over ice cream, pancakes or whatever you might normally have syrup on. Enjoy!