Cottage Garden Rose-Petal Syrup (Sweetened Rose Water)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

10 min

25 min

35 min

Easy

	2 cups water ( distilled or fresh spring water is best )
	4 cups fresh edible rose petals
	2 cups white sugar
	2 -3 drops food coloring ( optional )

Servings Per Recipe

Approximately 20 servings

Calories

Sugar

17g

Fat

1.	Rinse the rose petals with cold water and place them in a large pot.
2.	Add the water to the pot and place on medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer.
3.	Let cook for 5 minutes, or until the petals lose their color and their scent has transferred to the water.
4.	Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the petals.
5.	Return the strained liquid to the pot and add the sugar, stirring until dissolved.
6.	Let cook on low for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and reaches a syrup consistency.
7.	Remove from heat and add the food coloring, if desired. Let cool before serving or storing in bottles.

This syrup has a sweet and flowery flavor that can add a unique touch to any beverage.

It’s easy to make with minimal ingredients.

The recipe calls for a significant amount of sugar, making it a high-calorie syrup that should be used in moderation.

It can be challenging to source fresh edible rose petals.

The Cottage Garden Rose-Petal Syrup has been known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in digestion.