Rose Hip Cordial Recipe

Directions

1. 1.

   Wash rose hips well, and trim off any stems and large (flower) ends. Discard any that are split or seem otherwise compromised. Pulse in a food processor, in batches if necessary, until finely chopped.
   

2. 2.

   Place rose hips a large sauce pan, and add three cups of water. Bring water to a boil. Once water boils, allow to cook for a minute and then turn off heat, cover and allow the mixture to steep for 15-20 minutes. Then, remove lid and allow mixture to cool slightly,
   

3. 3.

   Pour mixture into a jelly bag set over a large bowl and drain until pulp feels relatively dry. Return pulp to the saucepan and repeat the boil-seep-drain process with the remaining two cups of water.
   

4. 4.

   Discard pulp after it has completely drained for a second time.

5. 5.

   In a clean saucepan, combine the sugar and the rose hip syrup and bring to a boil. Simmer ten minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and allow to cool completely.
   

6. 6.

   Once cool, bottle cordial and store in the fridge. It will keep for several weeks, but it will have the best flavor for only about ten days.