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[Chloe]

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[QC-Lilli]

Rose hip Syrup!!!

1. Pick F*ck loads of rose hips, just weighed mine and each hip wieghs about 2g, so you need at least 500 rose hips to get 1kg.
2. pop them in a box in the freezer overnight so they go a bit squishy (this simulates a frost and makes them sweeter)
3. cut the ends off once defrosted (I just use my nail to do this), make sure you wash your hands after this and don’t touch anything whilst doing it (they contain itchey hairs).
4. pop them in a big saucepan and cover with 2L of boiling water, mash them up a bit with a potato masher, then bring to boil and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
5. turn off and leave to cool for about 20 minutes then strain through a muslin cloth or use your nut bag.
6. some people then add sugar but I just add a bit of honey to taste as its already very sweet. Drink and enjoy

[QC-Lilli]

…forgot to add, strain using a colander/sieve first before the muslin cloth or nut bag, means it won’t take as long to drain through.
Here is a pic of the amount of rose hips you need!