What can I make with rosehips?

What can I make with rosehips?

Rose hips make great jellies, sauces, syrups, soups and seasoning, and even fruit leather. To get a sense of the taste of rose hips, start out by brewing yourself a cup of rose hip tea.

Which rose hips are edible?

Yes, all rosehips are edible. The 'Hip' is actually the fruit of the rose. The tastiest ones foragers usually gather are Dog Rose (Rosa canina). This is the traditional rose that was used in bygone days for all those old-fashioned recipes you might come across in your decrepitly ancient cookbooks.

How do you use rosehip tea?

Boil a pot of water and pour the hot water over the rose hips. If using fresh rose hips, use 1/4 cup of hips to 1 cup of water. If using dried rose hips, crush them up and use 1 heaping tablespoon per cup of water. Let the tea steep for 15 minutes covered, and then strain out the pulp.

What can I do with rosehips UK?

Cooking: Rosehips can be used for a wide range of things from jellies and jams, to soup, wine and a wonderful rosehip liqueur. The most common use for rosehips is to simmer them (fresh or dry) into a tea or turn them into the famous syrup (see recipes below).