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Rose syrup in a glass jar, on a gold plate with rose petals.

Rose Simple Syrup Using Fresh Rose Petals

Susan @ The James Street Home
Infusing a basic simple syrup with fragrant rose petals will create a delicate floral flavored syrup that is perfect for adding into lemonades, teas, mocktails, and cocktails.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Steeping Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Drinks, Syrups
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mesh sieve
  • Airtight storage jar or container

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar granulated white sugar
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 4 cups firmly packed fresh rose petals make sure they are pesticide-free

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Rose Petals: Collect pesticide-free roses. Remove petals from stems. Gently rinse the rose petals under cold water to remove any debris.
  • Make a Simple Syrup: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar and filtered water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar completely dissolves.
  • Add Rose Petals: Once the sugar has fully dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat. Add the firmly packed rose petals to the saucepan and stir well to ensure the rose petals are evenly distributed in the syrup.
    DO NOT let the syrup boil once the petals are added.
  • ​Steep overnight: Once the rose mixture cools, transfer everything into a large airtight container. Place in the fridge and allow to steep for at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Strain and store: To strain, place a fine-mesh strainer over a clean bowl or jar. Carefully pour the syrup through the strainer to separate the liquid from the rose petals. Use the back of a spoon to press any remaining liquid from the petals.

Notes

Adding the petals to boiling water will break down the rose flavor, so ensure that once the rose petals are added, the liquid never comes to a boil again. 
Steeping the rose petals in the rose syrup for more than 24 will result in the liquid fermenting which will ruin the flavor.
This rose simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. If not used within one week, I recommend freezing it. Thaw it up to a day before you use it.
Optional: Add 2 teaspoons of rose water to give the syrup a stronger rose essence.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 100gFat: 0.3gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 2mgSugar: 100gCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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