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Syrup · From Bladwijzer

Rose petal cordial

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: ± 600 ml
• Time: 30 min + 1 night steeping
• From: Field-rose

Ingredients

• 4 large handfuls of field rose petals (± 40 g)
• 500 ml water
• 400 g sugar
• juice of 1 lemon

Method

1. Shake the petals to remove insects and preferably do not rinse them.
2. Bring the water to the boil, pour it over the petals in a bowl and cover.
3. Leave overnight, then strain the next day through a fine cloth, squeezing the petals well.
4. Put the infusion and the sugar in a pan and warm gently until the sugar has dissolved.
5. Add the lemon juice and simmer for 5 minutes, until the cordial is slightly syrupy.
6. Pour the hot cordial into clean, sterilised bottles and seal at once.

Storing: Unopened, six months in a cool, dark place; once opened, in the fridge and drink within a few weeks. Dilute 1 part cordial with 5 parts water or pour it over yoghurt or ice cream.