Blackberry-Roses-Syrup

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Delicious and healthy Blackberry-Roses-Syrup recipe to try at home

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Varies

Calories

120

Sugar

28g

Fat

This Blackberry-Roses-Syrup is a perfect way to add some flavor and health benefits to your drinks. The combination of blackberries and roses gives it a delicate and floral flavor that is not too sweet. This recipe is easy to make at home and can be stored for up to a month. Use it to make refreshing summer drinks or as a sweetener in your hot tea or coffee. It's a great and healthy alternative to store-bought syrup.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized pot, combine water, demerara sugar, and rosebuds. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
2.	Add blackberries, vanilla sugar, lemon peel or juice, and citric acid to the pot. Bring everything to a boil and let simmer for 15-20 minutes more.
3.	Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the liquid into a clean container.
4.	Store the syrup in glass bottles and refrigerate until ready to use.

PROS

This Blackberry-Roses-Syrup can be used to flavor cocktails, mocktails, or tea.
It is a healthy alternative to regular store-bought syrups as it does not contain any preservatives or artificial coloring.

CONS

One of the cons of this recipe is that it requires quite a few ingredients, some of which may not be commonly found in local grocery stores.
Another con could be that some people might find the flavor too floral or simply not to their liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Blackberries are rich in antioxidants and low in calories. They are also a good source of vitamin C, K, and fiber. Rosebuds have anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce menstrual cramps. Citric acid is a natural preservative and is also known to help improve digestion.

	1 liter water
	1 kg demerara sugar
	36 dried rose buds
	36 blackberries
	8 g vanilla sugar
	6 g lemon peel ( or the peel of 3 organic lemons )
	10 g citric acid ( or the juice of 3 organic lemons )