Rosehip jam is a traditional, beautifully fragrant preserve with a naturally tangy flavor. Preparing it requires patience and care, as rose hips are filled with seeds and fine hairs, making cleaning and sieving a meticulous process. Yet the effort rewards you with a smooth, rich, deeply flavored jam that is perfect for breakfast, pastries, or pairing with aged cheeses.
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Traditional
Vegetarian
Rosehip Jam
A fragrant, tangy jam made from ripe rosehips. A time-consuming preparation with an exceptionally rich final result.
Ingredients
- Ripe rosehips 1 kg
- Water 1 cup (divided)
- Sugar 350 g
Tools
- Pot
- Sieve
- Wooden spoon
- Sterilized jars
Instructions
- Harvest ripe rosehips carefully.
- Wash thoroughly and remove as many seeds and hairs as possible.
- Cook the cleaned fruit with half a cup of water for 30 minutes.
- Pass through a sieve to remove all remaining seeds.
- Return the pulp to the heat with half a cup of water and sugar.
- Cook 30 more minutes until thickened.
- Let cool and store in sterilized jars.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
210 kcal
210 kcal
Fat
0.3 g
0.3 g
Carbohydrates
52 g
52 g
Protein
0.6 g
0.6 g
Sugar
48 g
48 g
Fiber
3 g
3 g
Sodium
1 mg
1 mg
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