DIY Rose Water Recipe
Roses are blooming and you can use their petals to make your own rose water and capture their wonderful fragrance for a little longer! Rose water is used in skincare for its anitinflammatory and hydrating properties, or is added to baking goods and other recipes for a note of floral sweetness.
Equipment
- 1 large pot with lid
- 1 ceramic bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups of rose petals
- 3 cups of water (more or less) better if distilled
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place a ceramic bowl in the centre of a large pot
- Place rose petals in the pot spreading them out around the bowl
- Add water just enough to cover the petals, making sure the water level is still below the bowl
- Place the lid on the pot upside down and place some ice on top of the lid (this will help create condensation)
- Let the pot simmer on medium-low heat for about 20-25 minutes. As the ice melts, remove the water and add more ice on top of the lid. The rose water is ready when the petal colour is faded
- Pour the distilled rose water that is collected in the bowl into a sealed glass jar or container and store in the fridge for up to 6 months.
Notes
Each variety of rose is different in scent and in colour, so the final result may vary hugely in fragrance and colour.
After the distillation process is over, you can also use the remaining rose water in the pot (made by simmering). Strain the petals from the water with a strainer.
After the distillation process is over, you can also use the remaining rose water in the pot (made by simmering). Strain the petals from the water with a strainer.
