Wild Rose - Health Benefits, Application

Ingredients:

– 250 g of wild rose petals,

– 350 g of white sugar,

– 1 glass of water,

– 1 tablespoon of lemon juice,

– a couple of teaspoons of spirit juice.

Creating jam from rose petals is significantly more time-consuming than creating syrup, but its taste is outstanding. If we have time and fresh wild rose petals, let's not hesitate!

The first step is removing the white, hard ends of the rose petals, which are ineffectual and can spoil the flavor of the jam. The petals are then poured over boiling water to get rid of impurities and bacteria. After draining the water from the petals, we squeeze into them the juice of a lemon. Set it aside. The next step is to cook the syrup in a pot – we need a glass of water and all of the sugar for this. When the sugar is completely dissolved, add the drained rose petals. Stir thoroughly and set aside for 24 hours in a cool place. The next day, cook the contents of the pot again until the petals become slightly transparent. Pour the finished jam into clean and sterilized jars. Before closing, add a teaspoon of 96% spirit to each jar. This step is very important, as it protects our preserves from spoilage.

Wild rose, although it is very common, turns out to be a very demanding product. Making preserves from it requires a significant commitment and time. The health benefits we can derive from wild rose are enormous. Wild rose is a component that is worth introducing into our diet not only in the autumn-winter season. Huge doses of vitamin C and other antioxidants will certainly contribute to improving our well-being throughout the year. Therefore, we can reach for wild rose preserves also for preventive purposes, but let's remember to consume homemade products in a reasonable and moderate way, as they are a treasure trove of health, but unfortunately also a source of calories.