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Rose Water
Here's a simple homemade distillation of rose petals for homemade rose water. Be sure to use organic petals that are not treated with chemicals.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups fresh rose petals (from about 4 roses)
- 1 cup distilled water (or filtered water)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rose petals thoroughly in a colander.
- 2
In a medium pot, cover the rose petals with the water.
- 3
Cover the pot and bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer on low. Continue cooking for 20-30 minutes, until the petals lose their color and the water is infused with rose scent and flavor. Depending on the color the rose petals, the rose water may be golden, pink, or more clear.
- 4
Remove from the heat and cool. Strain the liquid and discard the rose petals, storing the rose water in a glass bottle or jar.