Rose Recipes





Candied Rose Petals
Begin by slightly beating one egg-white in a small bowl. Sprinkle a layer of sugar on a small plate. Dip the rose petals first in egg-white, then in sugar so they are coated on both sides.

Dry these confections on a rack. Store the candied petals on wax paper, each layer separated by a paper towel or piece of cheesecloth.

Use these on candy trays, as a garnish for fruit cups, as a decoration on cakes and pies or to adorn a serving plater for a special meal.




Rose Petal Punch
A handful of strongly scented rose petals will delicately flavor a punch for a summer evening.

2 - 3 hours before you wish to serve the punch, put a good handful of fresh, scented rose petals into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar over the roses and pour over it a large bottle of sparkling wine or apple cider along with the juice of one lemon. Chill.

When ready to serve, strain off the liquid into a punch bowl and add additional fresh rose petals and any berries in season. Serve in tall glasses.




Rose Petal Jam
You'll need the following:

1/2 lbs. rose petals

1 & 1/4 cup of sugar

3 tbs. organic lemon juice

3/4 lbs. raw, unfiltered honey

Simmer petals in a small amount of water until tender. Add the sugar, honey and the lemon juice and cook gently until this mixture is a thick syrup consistency.

Allow the mixture to cool a little, then pour it into sterile canning jars and seal.




Rose Vinegar
Steep petals in white wine vinegar for 2 weeks in a warm place out of direct sunlight. Cook with rose vinegar or use as an astringent wash for the face body.



Rosehip Syrup
For this syrup you'll need:

1 & 1/4 cup of boiling water

1/4 lbs. rosehips

1/2 cup raw, unpasteurized honey

Pour boiling water over the rosehips, cover and leave to steep until it is room temperature. Strain the mixture in to a sauce pan, add honey add heat slowly to bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer gently until it thickens to the desired consistency. Cool and bottle.

Use this syrup as a topping for cake, ice cream or with other items of your choosing. Mixes well with sparkling water for a delightful beverage! Also does wonders for a sore throat.




Rosehip Tea
Make an infusion of rosehips with a pinch of cloves, cinnamon and a slice of lemon.

To make an infusion, add 1 cup of boiling water to 1 ounce of herb. Do not boil the herb in the water. That's how you make a decoction...

Strain herbs out and serve the "tea" to restore and stimulate your vital energy.




Rose Water Mouthwash
Mix equal parts of rosewater and tincture of myrrh (Commiphora mol mol) for an alternative to OTC mass-marketed "green stuff".