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Rose hip cordial

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 portion

Ingredients
  

  • 700 g fresh or frozen rose hips, approx. 1½ lb
  • 1.5 + 1 litre water, about 6⅓ cups + 4¼ cups
  • 350 g sugar, about 1¾ cups
  • Juice of ½ organic lemon
  • ¾ tsp Atamon, preservative

Instructions

  • Rinse the rose hips thoroughly and remove the stalks and any remaining flower ends.
  • Freeze the rose hips for at least 24 hours if possible. This enhances the flavour and reduces bitterness.
  • Place the rose hips (frozen or fresh) in a large saucepan with 1.5 litres of water.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 50 minutes, until the rose hips are completely soft.
  • Stir occasionally and lightly mash the rose hips as they cook to release the flavour and juice.
  • Pour the mixture through a cloth or a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Allow the juice to drip through naturally, pressing gently if needed.
  • Return the pulp to the saucepan, add 1 litre of water and simmer for a further 30 minutes.
  • Strain again and discard the pulp.
  • Pour the juice back into a clean saucepan and add the sugar and lemon juice.
  • Heat gently until the sugar has completely dissolved. Do not allow the cordial to boil.
  • Taste and adjust with more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
  • Add the Atamon, stir well and pour into sterilised bottles. This recipe yields approx. 1.25 litres of cordial.
  • Seal tightly and store in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator.

Notes

Shelf life with Atamon: approx. 6–12 months, provided the bottles are sterilised and stored in a cool, dark place.
Tip: For extra safety, rinse the bottles with a small amount of Atamon solution before filling.
Keyword rose hips