Homemade Rose Hips Syrup Recipe (2024)

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Homemade Rose Hips Syrup Recipe (1)

Here is a Homemade Rose Hips Syrup Recipe that’s high in Vitamin C — 20 times more Vitamin C than an orange! You’ll want to have this essential syrup on hand during cold and flu season. And it makes a wonderful complement to your Home Remedy Pantry alongside Elderberry Syrup.

Why Rose Hips Syrup?

Making Rose Hips (or Rosehips) Syrup became popular in England during the Second World War, when Britain was not importing fresh fruit, including citrus. This syrup made an excellent alternative source of Vitamin C for the English to help fend off a variety of illnesses.

What are Rose Hips?

Rose Hips are the round portion of therose flower just below the petals. It is considered an “accessory fruit” of the rose plant and generally ripens in late summer to early fall. Its color usually ranges in tones from red to orange, but depending on the species, some “hips” may be a dark purple or even black.

Where Do I Find Rose Hips?

Depending on where you live, you may be able to forage for Rose Hips. Or you may find them right in your own backyard if you grow roses. All present varieties of Rose Hips are edible, as long as they haven’t been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides.

When harvesting your own Rose Hips, keep in mind that larger “hips” are the best. It can take you less than five minutes to harvest two cups of large hips, but you’ll spend a lot longer to harvest the same amount of small hips.

If you decide to harvest your own roses or if you are out foraging, Rosa Rugosa is a great rose from which to harvest hips as they will be quite large.

But What If I Am Not a Forager?

The good news is that if you are not one to forage and you don’t have any rose bushes growing in your garden, dry Rose Hips work great in this recipe. As a matter of fact, I am using dry Rose Hips.

And where can you find them? It’s easy. They may be sold in the bulk bins at your local health food shop, or you can easily order organic Rose Hips online.

A Word of Caution

I am not a medical doctor, so to be safe, be sure to check with your physician or child’s pediatrician before taking Rose Hips Syrup or any homemade natural remedy. Be sure to review the “Recipe Notes” section in the printable recipe below for more information regarding precautions when using home remedies. (And remember, honey, which is an ingredient in this syrup, should NEVER be given to children under the age of 1.)

More Natural Home Remedy Recipes

Once you make Rose Hips Syrup, you’ll see how easy it is to make your own natural home remedies, so be sure to give the recipes in this section a try.

If you get a cold or flu this fall or winter, Elderberry Syrup and Super Mineral Broth will have you feeling better in no time! They’re two of my favorites to have on hand when we get the sniffles in our home.

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This syrup is an excellent high Vitamin C addition to your home remedy pantry alongside other essentials like Elderberry Syrup.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 pound Rose hips, fresh or dried preferably organic and never sprayed with an insecticide or herbicide.
  • 1 cup Raw honey optional

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil.

  • Chop fresh rose hips or crush dried rose hips, then add to boiling water. Stir, bring back to a boil, then turn off heat.

  • Allow rose hips to steep in hot water for 45 minutes.

  • After 45 minutes, strain the resulting rose hip tea through a cheese cloth or flour sack towel lined-strainer into a large measuring cup or bowl.

  • Wash pot well and make sure there are no rose hips remaining. Add rose hips tea back into the pot and bring up to a boil, then turn down heat to medium and allow to simmer until reduced by half.

  • Once reduced, pour tea into a measuring cup and allow to cool slightly. If using honey, add it now. Mix well and allow the honey to dissolve completely. Decant syrup into a bottle and refrigerate.

  • Syrup should stay fresh for at least six months, but may stay fresh up to one year. (See "Recipe Notes" below for more information regarding shelf life.)

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Notes

Disclaimer:

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How I use Rose Hips Syrup:

As a tonic to prevent the onset of a cold, I take 1 tbsp. daily, during the Fall and Winter seasons. This is what I do as an adult.But check with your own physician as to what is the best dosage for you. Check with your pediatrician as to the proper dosage for children. Honey should never be given to children under the age of 1.

During illness, I take 1 tbsp. every 2 hours. This is what I do as an adult. But check with your own physician as to what is the best dosage for you. Check with your pediatrician as to the proper dosage for children. Honey should NEVER be given to children under the age of 1.

Shelf Life:

The Herbal Academy of New England says that a syrup will last for one year refrigerated if it has a 20% sugar content. This syrup has a 20% sugar content provided by the honey, so it will last for one year as long as you keep it cold and don’t contaminate the contents. Always use a clean spoon when pouring it from the bottle. Plus, the honey has antiviral, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, which help to maintain the freshness of the syrup.

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Homemade Rose Hips Syrup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make rose hips at home? ›

Make a rosehip decoction

Place three teaspoons of sliced, clean and fresh rosehips (you could use dried if that's all you have) into a saucepan with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Leave to cool with a lid on. You can add honey, maple or a simple sugar syrup to taste if you want.

What is rosehip syrup good for? ›

Rosehip extract contains polyphenols and anthocyanins, which are believed to ease joint inflammation and prevent joint damage. It's also rich in vitamin C, which has antioxidant properties.

How long does rose hip syrup last? ›

Use within 4 months and refrigerate once opened.

Does rosehip help with arthritis? ›

In addition to offering benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, rosehip may offer benefits in other conditions such as back pain and rheumatoid arthritis. A 1 year surveillance of 152 patients found that rosehip provided significant pain relief for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic back pain.

When should you pick rosehips? ›

After the first frost of the year, the rose hips will ripen. Once the petals have dropped off, the hip is ready for picking. They should be red in colour and soft to the touch. Don't pick the shrivelled ones.

What are the side effects of rose hip tea? ›

Side effects of rose hip

The most common side effects are digestive upset, including nausea, stomach cramps or pain, and diarrhea. Theoretically, the high vitamin C content in rose hips could lead to kidney stones. Your body converts vitamin C to oxalate, and high doses can cause calcium oxalate stones.

Who should not take rose hips? ›

You may not be able to safely take rosehip if you have:
  • Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
  • Hemochromatosis.
  • Sickle cell disease.
  • Sideroblastic anemia.
  • Thalassemia.
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How do you process rosehips? ›

Trim off both the stem and blossom ends. Lay them out on newspaper in a single layer to dry for several days. After three to five days, cut the rosehips in half, and using a small spoon, scoop out the interior hair and seeds. (Allowing them to dry slightly first makes the removal of the hair and seeds far easier.

What are the disadvantages of rose syrup? ›

It has some side effects such as Allergic rejection,Abdominal cramps,Bitter taste in the mouth,Black stools.

Does rosehip go bad? ›

Rosehip oil can go rancid quickly. To help extend its shelf life, store the oil in a cool, dark place. You can also store it in your refrigerator.

Is rose Hip a laxative? ›

The fruit of this plant, rosehip, has been used as a diuretic, laxative, anti-gout, and anti-rheumatic remedy in traditional European medicine.

Does rosehip affect blood pressure? ›

In a 6-week study in 31 people, drinking a rosehip beverage containing 40 grams of rosehip powder daily led to significant reductions in blood pressure, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, compared with the control group ( 23 ). The drink also packed 31 grams of fiber.

Which is better rosehip or glucosamine? ›

Rosehip is more effective than glucosamine, a leading treatment, at easing the pain and symptoms of arthritis sufferers, scientists claim. The pain-relieving properties of rosehip, which has previously been linked to reduced inflammation in osteoarthritis, have been suggested for decades.

How much rosehip should I take for arthritis? ›

Rosehip supplements are the most concentrated source and so offer the greatest health benefits. The dosage you need will depend on the severity of the pain you are experiencing; if you are taking rosehip for arthritis pain you may want to consider taking between 5-14 grams daily.

Can you use any rose for rose hips? ›

Benefits and Uses of Rose Hips

All roses should produce hips, though rugosa roses—native shrub rose species—are said to have the best-tasting hips. These hips are also generally the largest and most abundant. Rose hips make great jellies, sauces, syrups, soups, seasoning, and even fruit leather.

Can you get rose hips from any rose plant? ›

Most people grow roses for their flowers, but few spare a thought for the shiny, plump hips. All roses produce rosehips, but we don't see them as often as we do the flowers because as gardeners we tend to deadhead the spent blooms. The 'hip' in rosehip is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word hiope.

How do you extract rose hips? ›

Remove the seeds and any hard bits. Simmer the rose hips in 4 cups of water for about an hour. Mash them all up as they cook. Strain using a fine mesh, extracting as much juice as possible.

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