To make your own Rose Hip syrup, you will need 2 kilograms of rose hip fruit
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Cut them in half place them in a suitable pot and add 3 litres of water and bring it to the boil
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Once it has come up to the boil, allowed to simmer for 5 minutes
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Now place the cooked rose hip into a jelly bag and allowed to drain for an hour
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Then place the pulp back into the pot, add another 3 litres of water, bring to the boil and allowed to simmer for 5 minutes, then repeat the process by placing the pulp back into the jelly bag and allowed to strain for 24 hours
now pour the strand liquid back into the pot
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Add 650 grams of sugar for every 1Ltr of Rose Hip liquid
Heat up the mixture stirring occasionally to insure the sugar has dissolved
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While it is cooking a foamy layer will gather on the surface, you will need to skip this off with a spoon to remove and allow the liquid to boil for about 3 minutes
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Now you can pour your Rose Hip syrup into sterilised bottles, and enjoy over flapjacks or pancakes just over cakes or even drank by the Spoonful for something sweet