How to Make Rosewater Raspberry Syrup

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Syrups are among the most versatile things to have in the pantry-and a good choice is raspberry syrup with rosewater-for a unique twist on an old theme. There are many creative uses for this syrup including: adding it to oatmeal or mineral water, as a topping for crepes or pancakes, on ice cream or even stirring it into your tea. Plus, rose is a medicinal herb that is beneficial to the nervous system. I like to cook with herbs as well as take them as medicine. Here is how to prepare this tasty, dual purpose syrup.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup clover honey
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 rosewater
• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Instructions

1. Add water, honey and sugar to a medium saucepan. Heat on medium low until sugar is melted.

2. Add raspberries and stir into the water, honey and sugar mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes.

3. Mash raspberries with a potato masher while in the saucepan. Raise heat to medium high until it starts to boil.

4. Reduce heat to low, add rosewater and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

5. Remove from heat after 5 minutes and transfer to a serving dish or an airtight container.

6. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• You can adjust the thickness by either adding more sugar (if you like it thicker) or more water (if you like it thinner).

• Syrup thickens as it cools.