Use a heavy stainless-steel saucepan. Do not use aluminum.
Add water and rose hips, and simmer until the fruit is tender.
Drain and rub rose hips through a fine sieve, then measure pulp and return it to the saucepan with an equal amount of sugar.
Simmer until thick.
Pour into hot, sterilized, half-pint jars and seal.
Store in a cool cupboard and use within six months. Refrigerate after opening.
Notes
• Use fresh, dried or frozen. • Be sure to remove the irritating seeds before use. This can be done by cutting the hips in half and scraping out the seeds with the tip of a paring knife. • Spread hips out on a screen or tray to dry for storage or freeze. • Dried whole and powdered rose hips can be found online and at local herb and health food stores
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