FRAGRANT ROSE SYRUP
Bring the essence of roses to your kitchen! This syrup boasts delicate floral notes & a touch of sweetness. Perfect for desserts, cocktails, yogurt & pancakes. Vegan & gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ample cup fragrant rose petals (deep red or pink is ideal)
- 1/2 cup rose water (different varieties have different strengths, so it's best to taste test)
- Optional: A tiny amount of pink or red food colouring (I used rose pink gel colouring)
- Optional: Up to 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, rose petals and rose water to a small saucepan and gently bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir the mixture as it heats to ensure the sugar dissolves.
- Cook at a gentle simmer for 10 minutes, then take off heat.
- If wanting to add some food colouring, add it now. You will only need the tiniest amount (I used the tip of a tooth pick to add the gel colouring in).
- Let the mixture cool a little, then taste. If you feel it needs a little acidity to balance out the sweetness, add some lemon juice (one teaspoon at a time).
- Allow to cool completely. Once cool, strain the mixture and decant into a small bottle or jar. Seal, then refrigerate. Can be kept in fridge for up to a month.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 20gFat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.4mgSugar: 20gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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