Rose syrup
In the warm summertime, before the insects turn on us and destroy our crop, consider some of our recipes that cook with roses. Many of the meal recipes start with a simple syrup made from the petals of your favorite rose bush. Remember that if you cannot grow your own, use commercially provided roses at your own risk and only after much washing (can you imagine how much commercial pesticide they must use on roses? If you know different, please contact us as we would love to know exactly what goes into commercial growth.)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups red rose petals
Prepare red rose petals by washing thoroughly and cutting off white part to eliminate bitterness.
Begin by boiling sugar, water, light corn syrup, lemon juice and red rose petals. Mixture is cooked when slightly thickened. Remove from heat. When cooled slightly, strain and store in fridge for up to three weeks.
Rose flavor can be enhanced by replacing 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup rosewater (available at most grocery stores).
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