DIY Rose Water Recipe
Create your own edible rose water at home with 2 ingredients and this simple and easy to follow recipe.
Servings: 4 fl. oz.
Calories: 1kcal
Equipment
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 1 wide stockpot
- 1 small heat proof bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh rose petals loosely packed, from organic or wild roses
- 3 cups water brought to a boil
Instructions
- Place a small empty heatproof bowl into the center of a larger pot and place the rose petals around the bowl in the pot.
- Cover the rose petals with boiling hot water, being careful not to get any water into the bowl in the center of the pot.
- Cover the pot with an inverted lid so that the handle is facing down into the pot.
- Place 1 cup of ice cubes on the inverted pot lid and simmer the pot over low heat for about 20-30 minutes. As the ice melts, soak the melted water up with a dry towel and add more ice to the lid as needed. Use kitchen tongs to remove the soaked towel as the water may be hot to the touch. The ice helps cool the steam and create condensation on the underside of the lid which will drip down and collect into the empty bowl.
- Turn off the heat and remove the lid with pot holders. The clear liquid that has collected in the bowl is rose hydrosol or distilled rose water. Use pot holders to remove the bowl from the pot and transfer the rose water into a bottle for storage.
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Notes
Distilled rose water or rose hydrosol can be stored at room temperature for up to a year or longer. Store it in a cool dark cabinet away from light to preserve its flavor and scent.
Use rose water in culinary recipes, as a face mist or toner in your skincare routine or as a hair spray.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 1kcal