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    You Are Here Home » Foraging Recipes

    Published: Sep 19, 2020 Updated: Sep 24, 2022 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 9 Comments

    How to Make Rose Hip Syrup

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    Rose hips (rosehips) are loaded with Vitamins C and have many health benefits. They have a sweet and mild flavor and can be used in various recipes, including Rose hip Syrup. Enjoy this sweet syrup as a cordial, in mixed drinks, or poured over pancakes or ice cream.

    roseship syrup with rose branches around it

    Rose hips are known for their medicinal benefits. They are naturally sweet and perfect for making rosehips syrup.

    Long after the delicate and fragrant pink wild roses have faded, the red and orange rosehips make their appearance.

    Whether you may find them in your own back yard, or along your favorite hiking trail, these overlooked jewels are ready to be enjoyed by wildlife and foragers alike! Besides being very good for you, rose hips have a sweet and pleasantly mild flavor.

    If you have extra Rose hips, use them to make this delicious crabapple and rosehip jam!

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    • 🧐 What You Need For This Recipe?
    • 🔖 Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
    • 🌹 How to Make Rose hip Syrup
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Pro Tips
    • 🍓 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧐 What You Need For This Recipe?

    rose hip syrup ingredients

    🔖 Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

    • Rosehips — Rosehips come in different sizes and colors. If possible, choose rosehips that are darker in color. Larger rosehips are preferred because they're fleshier and you won't need to pick as many to get the amount that you need. Shriveled/dried rose hips can also be used because they will rehydrate while cooking.
    • Sugar — This recipe calls for plain white sugar. However, you can use honey for a healthier option.
    • Orange Slices — Fresh or dehydrated orange slices add a nice hint of citrus flavor to the syrup.
    • Rose Water — The Rose Flower Water is optional but intensifies the rose flavor. All you need is ½ to 1 teaspoon.

    🌹 How to Make Rose hip Syrup

    Step 1: Wash the rose hips and remove the stems and the dried part on top.

    rose hips in a bowl
    rose hip stems on a cutting board

    Step 2: Measure 5 cups of rose hips, then add to a clean saucepan. Add the orange slices and cover with 4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.

    rosehips in a pot
    rosehips and orange slices in a pot

    Step 3: Mash the rose hips during the last 5 minutes of cooking to extract their juices. Strain the pulp through a strainer, set over a large measuring cup. Reserve the rosehips.

    mashing rosehips in a pot with a masher
    cooked rose hips being strained in a strainer for a measuring cup

    Step 4: Pour the strained liquid through a soup bag to clarify it even further.

    pouring syrup through ha soup bag
    soup bag with fiber pulp residue

    Pro tip: If you don't have soup bags, you can also use cheesecloth, muslin, a fine sieve to strain the syrup.

    Step 5: While the rosehip juice is straining, add the reserved rosehips back into the same pot and cover with 2 cups of cold water. Bring back to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

    rose hips being simmered in a pot

    Step 6: Repeat the straining process, first through a strainer, then through a soup bag.

    pouring juice through a soup bag to strain
    pouring juice in a measuring cup

    Step 7: Add the rosehip juice, sugar, and rose flower water to a clean pot. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Skim foam if necessary.

    pouring sugar into liquid in a pot
    stirring syrup ingredients in a pot
    boiling liquid in a pot
    rosehips syrup simmering in a pot

    Pro Tip: For every 1 cup of juice, add ½ cup of sugar. I had 3 cups of juice, so I used 1½ cups of sugar.

    Step 8: Cool the rose hip syrup slightly before pouring it into a 16-ounce bottle. Store the bottle in the refrigerator and consume it within 6 months.

    pouring rose hip syrup into a bottle

    🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

    What are rosehips?

    The rosehip is the round, seed-filled bulb that is left on the stem of rose bushes long after the roses fades. Rose hips are normally found underneath the rose petals and get larger as the seeds grow inside the bulb. The nutrient-packed outer flesh is used to make vitamins and used in various recipes.

    up close rose hip on a branch

    When do rosehips ripen?

    Rosehips are ready to harvest in early to mid Fall. However, it is commonly suggested that the rose hips will be sweeter if picked after the first frost.

    rose bush full of rosehips

    Are rose hips good for you?

    According to Healthline.com, rose hips may lower signs of aging, aid in weight loss, reduce arthritis pain, lower cholesterol levels, and reduce high blood pressure.

    Rose hips are naturally loaded with high levels of vitamin C. The pigments that give rosehips their orange-red color contains Beta Carotene and can promote both skin and eye health.

    Image borrowed from Rosehip Farm.
    various fruit with their vitamin c content

    What can you do with rosehips?

    Rose hips can be steeped in hot water to make rose hip tea. They can also be dried and ground into a powder, or used to flavor soups. Rose hips can also be used to make delicious marmalades and jellies. You can even use rose hips to make wine.

    rose hip jam

    What is rose hip syrup used for?

    A tablespoon of rose hip syrup can be taken daily to build up the immunity system and as a preventative to the common cold and flu. The syrup can also be mixed with water, unflavored carbonated drinks, and used in cocktails.

    Rose hip syrup can also be added to tea, or poured over ice cream, pancakes, or used to flavor frosting. The possibilities are endless!

    pink wild roses

    I like to snack on rosehips in the fall when I take my dogs for a walk around our property. The key is to eat the rose hips' outer flesh. Avoid the seeds and the irritating hairs in the center of the pod. Interestingly enough, the hairs are used to make itching powder.

    rose hips around a bottle of rose hip syrup

    👩🏼‍🍳 Pro Tips

    • Rose Water is used throughout the Middle East in various sweets including Baklava. However, a little goes a long way so use it sparingly.
    • Some recipes call for removing the seeds and tiny hairs from the center of the rosehips before boiling them. However, it's not necessary for this recipe, since we will be double straining the rosehips and liquid before making the syrup.
    • To can this syrup, fill sterilized jars with the hot syrup, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe the rims and tighten the lids/rings. Process in the canner for 10 to 20 minutes depending on your elevation. 
    rosehip syrup and drink on a tray in the wilderness

    🍓 Related Recipes

    • Huckleberry Sauce, Syrup, and Topping
    • Prickly Pear Juice and Syrup
    • Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe
    • How to Make Delicious Lilac Syrup

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    roseship syrup with rose branches around it

    How to Make Rose Hip Syrup

    Simple to make rose hip syrup, a delicious way to get your vitamin C.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Condiments, syrup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 36 servings
    Calories: 60kcal
    Author: Hilda Sterner

    Ingredients

    • 5 cups fresh rose hips
    • 1½ cups granulated sugar
    • 2 slices fresh or dehydrated oranges
    • ½ teaspoon rose water (optional, but recommended)

    Instructions

    • Wash the rose hips and remove the stems and the dried part on top.
    • Measure 5 cups of rose hips, then add to a clean pot. Add the orange slices and cover with 4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Mash the rosehips during the last 5 minutes of cooking to extract their juices. Strain through a strainer, set over a large measuring cup. Reserve the rosehips.
    • Pour the strained liquid through a soup bag to clarify it even further. 
    • While the rosehip juice is straining, add the reserved rosehips back into the same pot and cover with 2 cups of cold water. Bring back to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Repeat the straining process, first through a strainer, then through a soup bag.
    • Add the rosehip juice, sugar, and rose flower water to a clean pot. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Skim foam if necessary.
    • Cool the syrup slightly before pouring it into a 16-ounce bottle. Store the bottle in the refrigerator and consume it within 6 months.

    Notes

    • For every 1 cup of juice, add ½ cup of sugar. I had 3 cups of juice, so I used 1½ cups of sugar.
    • Rose flower water is used throughout the Middle East in various sweets including Baklava. However, a little goes a long way so use it sparingly.
    • Some recipes call for removing the seeds and tiny hairs from the center of the rosehips before boiling them. However, it's not necessary for this recipe, since we will be double straining the liquid before making the syrup.
    • To can this syrup, fill sterilized jars with the hot syrup, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe the rims and tighten the lids/rings. Process in the canner for 10 minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g
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    1. Faith Foust says

      October 01, 2020 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      I just found some more rosehips but don't have time to do anything with them before our trip. Can I safely freeze them and cook them later?

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        October 01, 2020 at 12:20 pm

        Hi Faith, you sure can! Thank you for the comment! ❤️

        Reply
    2. Faith Foust says

      September 29, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Made a small batch off of my one wild rose bush. I'm excited about all the good Vitamin C packed into that bottle!

      Reply
      • Faith Foust says

        September 29, 2020 at 10:42 am

        5 stars
        Forgot to mark my 5 stars!

        Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        September 29, 2020 at 10:50 am

        I've been drinking mine this week to ward off cold symptoms that I was having. I felt better the day after!

        Reply
    3. Lanny Kaufer says

      September 24, 2020 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe with lots of useful and important info. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        September 24, 2020 at 1:42 pm

        Thanks, Lanny! Appreciate the comment and hope you're doing well!

        Reply
    4. Kelly Methey says

      September 20, 2020 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      I had no idea that rosehips are such a powerhouse of health benefits! I will be trying this recipe as soon as I can find some! Thanks, as always, for the good info your provide along with your recipes!

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        September 20, 2020 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks, kelly! If you get here quick enough, there's a ton off of Mee Road!

        Reply

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