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Rose Hip Syrup

15/11/2013

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In the Hedgerow of Wester Auchraw Croft I inherited the great Rugosa Roses know as the mother of all Rose hips! It is the gift barer of vitamin C.  Diluted with about five parts cold water, it makes a delicious cordial drink, which kids love. It's also an indulgent alternative to maple syrup on ice cream, waffles and pancakes. 

RECIPE: ROSE HIP SYRUP
 1 Kilo of Rose hips washed and chopped
1 Kilo of caster sugar
You will also need a jelly bag (cotton cloth or muslin and a sieve).

Fill a pan with 2 Liters of water and bring it to the boil throw in the chopped rose hips and bring it back to the boil again then just let it stand for 30 mins to infuse.

Strain the mixture through a jelly bag or alternatively line a sieve in muslin set over a large bowl.  Leave suspended allowing all the juices to run through.

Put the pulp back in the pan with another litre of water and repeat as before.  Discard the pulp and combine the juices.  Simmer until the volume has reduced by half then boil rapidly for five minutes.  Let is cool and pour into warmed sterilised jars or bottles. Voila!
4 Comments
Iain Cameron MacLennan
16/11/2013 01:04:56 am

I used to pick rosehips for the government, whilst at Lochearnhead Primary in the 1950`s. The rate was a shilling per pound.{tough going}.Also I am aware of the chequered history of the Croft if you are interested , having been here for 5 generations!

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Melanie Lewis
18/11/2013 04:48:09 pm

Dear Iain,

You have me intrigued i do enjoy a good story telling. So it will be great to here a few over a glass of home made Sloe Gin thats if you like a wee tipple! 1950's another world from today hard going I am sure but mixed with a sweet pleasure in the end. Memories.

Best Melanie

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paul
17/11/2013 04:22:11 pm

Who needs a Tesco nearby. Just forage for tincture, drinks and tasty foods from hedges, bushes and fields.

Helps that you live in such a lovely place.

:-)

Look forward to next raw girl posting

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Melanie lewis
18/11/2013 04:51:10 pm

Raw Girl going really slow this week with garden snails Slow process just finding them! Tune in next week...

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