DELICATE ROSE PETAL SYRUP
This delicate and delightful syrup is made with aromatic rose petals. The syrup can be consumed as a refreshing summer drink, diluted with spring or soda water, served with ice and fresh berries. It can also bring interesting floral tones when added to cocktails, and it is delicious drizzled over ice creams, pancakes and cakes.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Soaking the rose petals 12 hours hrs
Total Time 12 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
- 200 g rose aromatic petals of rose
- 300 ml boiling water
- 2.5 litres water
- 1.2 kg granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Soak the rose petals in cold water for 10-15 minutes, gently wash them, taking care not to damage them too much. Drain the water and place the petals in a jar. Pour boiling water over the rose petals and cover tightly with a lid. Leave the petals in the water overnight. On the next day, sieve the water from the jar into a bowl. Discard the petals.
Prepare the sugar syrup by the heating water on the hob, then add the sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup thickens.
Leave the sugar syrup to cool down. Add the rose juice to the sugar syrup and stir vigorously to mix them well.
Pour the rose petal syrup into sterilised bottles. Always leave at least 3cm/1 inch headspace in the bottle and wipe the bottle rim clean.
Keep the syrup in the fridge and consume it within a couple of months. If you wish to keep it for longer, process the syrup (seal the bottles hermetically).
Keyword Damask rose syrup, Rose petal syrup, Syrup from rose petals, syrup from roses