The Original Ministry Of Food
Rosehip syrup, another intrepid Food For Free inspired foray into seasonal sustenance. There is a Dog Rose growing just outside the kitchen door. Though I didn't have to go very far to pick a bowlful of rosehips this does count as foraging as I had to brave icy rain and malicious, vengeful thorns. (Perhaps now I can brave the nettles for that nettle soup?).
I followed the directions published by The Ministry of Food in 1943: Rosehip Syrup recipe
I crushed the rosehips with a pestle and morter and not a little bit of sweat and tears (having shed at least an armful of blood earlier picking the rosehips). Do not be tempted to resorting to using an electrical appliance! By saving effort here you are only going to have to spend even greater effort later digging holes to plant trees to offset the carbon emissions accrued.
Do take the time to strain the syrup several times each time using a fresh piece of butter muslin to get rid of all the tiny, sharp hairs.
Once you've bottled up the syrup, the only thing to do is to make yourself a stack of pancakes.
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