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    How To Make Rose Water

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    Learning how to make rose water at home is so incredibly easy that you'll never need to buy it at the store again! Use it for culinary recipes, skincare, and so much more! With just 2 ingredients (rose petals and water), you can whip up some homemade rose water in a snap!

    Guide To Homemade Rose Water

    Maybe you've just discovered rose water, or perhaps you've been a fan for a long time! Either way, the bottles can be pretty pricy in the store, so making it at home is so much better (plus it is ridiculously simple)!

    Not only does it smell fantastic, but it has so many different uses! Enjoy it for all its amazing benefits on your skin, or add it to some baked goods for some extra flavor!

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    • Guide To Homemade Rose Water
    • 🤔 What Is Rose Water
    • 🌹 How Can Rose Water Be Used
    • 🥘 Rose Water Ingredients
    • 🍲 How To Make Rose Water By Simmering
    • 🔪 How To Make Rose Water By Distilling
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 📖 More Cooking & Baking Guides
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    🤔 What Is Rose Water

    Rose water is a natural byproduct created by either steeping rose petals in water or distilling them. It can be used in a wide variety of ways, from skincare to culinary, and has a lot of associated health benefits!

    🌹 How Can Rose Water Be Used

    Rose water can be used for skin care, beauty, and (much more importantly) in cooking or baking recipes! Try it out in some of these amazing uses!

    • Clean cuts or burns
    • Use it as a facial toner
    • Soothe skin irritations (sunburn)
    • Add it to homemade beauty products (soap and scrubs)
    • Soothes sore throats
    • Reduces skin redness
    • Use it in recipes
    • Add to jam or jelly
    • Add to ice cream

    🥘 Rose Water Ingredients

    You only need two ingredients to make your rose water at home! Rose petals (either fresh or dried) and some distilled water!

    • Rose Petals - 2 cups of fresh rose petals OR 1 cup of dried rose petals. If you are using fresh rose petals, buy organic ones specifically made for culinary use. If you have a rose bush, you can easily use those! However, you can always order organic food-grade dried rose petals online if you have difficulty finding them.
    • Distilled Water - 5 cups of distilled water. You can find this at any grocery store.

    🍲 How To Make Rose Water By Simmering

    Simmering your rose petals is the easiest way to make rose water. It requires minimal work and will leave you with beautiful red-hued water that can be used in so many ways!

    Homemade rose water process photo 1 dried rose petals added to distilled water in saucepan.
    Homemade rose water process photo 2 simmered rose petals.
    Homemade rose water process photo 3 straining the rose water through a fine mesh sieve.
    1. Combine. Add your rose petals to a large saucepan and pour the distilled water over the top.
    2. Boil. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
    3. Simmer. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
    4. Steep. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to sit and steep for 1 hour.
    5. Strain. Strain the liquid into a bottle and use it immediately or store it for later.

    🔪 How To Make Rose Water By Distilling

    Distilling your rose water is also exceptionally easy, but it does require more babysitting than just simmering the mixture. As a result, you'll have clear rose water.

    1. Prepare. Set a heat-proof bowl into the center of a large stockpot.
    2. Pour. Place the rose petals in the pot (not inside the bowl) and pour the distilled water over the top. *Avoid getting anything inside the bowl.
    3. Boil. Place the lid upside down onto the pot and bring the water to a boil.
    4. Simmer. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low so the water can simmer, and place some ice on top of the upside-down lid.
    5. Replace the ice. As the ice melts, dump it off and add new ice. Simmer and replace the ice until the color has faded from the rose petals and clear water has collected inside the bowl.
    6. Cool. Remove the lid and let everything cool before bottling the water collected in the bowl (or using it immediately).

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • Instead of 2 cups of fresh rose petals, you could use 1 cup of dried rose petals. 
    • If using fresh petals, buy organic roses and clean them thoroughly before using them to remove any pesticides, dirt, or bugs. 
    • The simmering method will result in rose water that has a slight red color, while the distilling method will yield clear water.
    Wide overhead of the DIY rose water in glass bottles on light background with red roses and petals.

    🥡 Storing

    Keep your rose water stored in a glass jar or clear container in the fridge or a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. 

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    ❓ FAQ

    How Long Does Homemade Rose Water Last?

    When stored properly, your rose water can easily last up to 1 year! That's an easy way to save some money! Just keep it in an airtight jar in a cool place.

    Can I Use Fresh Rose Petals To Make Rose Water?

    Yes! You can use either fresh or dried rose petals. However, you don't want to use the roses from the grocery store, as they could have been sprayed with pesticides. Instead, choose fresh roses that are organic and food-grade if you are intending to add it to your recipes.

    Can I Drink Rose Water?

    This homemade rose water is 100% safe for consumption! Just make sure you are using food-grade, organic roses. Add it to your tea, cakes, cookies, lattes, or anything else you might like!

    Tall image of three bottles of DIY rose water with roses around them.

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    How To Make Rose Water

    Learning how to make rose water at home is so incredibly easy that you'll never need to buy it at the store again! Use it for culinary recipes, skincare, and so much more! With just 2 ingredients (rose petals and water), you can whip up some homemade rose water in a snap!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 1kcal
    Prep 0 minutes
    Cooking 20 minutes
    Steep Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups fresh rose petals
    • 5 cups distilled water

    Instructions

    Simmering Method

    • Add your rose petals to a large saucepan and pour the distilled water over the top.
      2 cups fresh rose petals, 5 cups distilled water
    • Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
    • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
    • Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to sit and steep for 1 hour.
    • Strain the liquid into a bottle and use it immediately or store it for later.

    Distilling Method

    • Set a heat-proof bowl into the center of a large stockpot.
    • Place the rose petals in the pot (not inside the bowl) and pour the distilled water over the top. *Avoid getting anything inside the bowl.
      2 cups fresh rose petals, 5 cups distilled water
    • Place the lid upside down onto the pot and bring the water to a boil.
    • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low so the water can simmer, and place some ice on top of the upside-down lid.
    • As the ice melts, dump it off and add new ice. Continue to simmer and replace the ice until the color has faded from the rose petals and clear water has collected inside of the bowl.
    • Remove the lid and let everything cool before bottling the water that has collected in the bowl (or using it immediately).

    Equipment You May Need

    Saucepan
    Fine Mesh Sieve
    Organic Rose Petals

    Notes

    • Instead of 2 cups of fresh rose petals, you could alternatively use 1 cup of dried rose petals. 
    • If using fresh petals, make sure you buy organic roses and clean them thoroughly before using them to remove any pesticides, dirt, or bugs. 
    • The simmering method will result in rose water that has a slight red color while the distilling method will yield water that is clear. 
    • To store: Keep your rose water stored in a glass jar or clear container either in the fridge or in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1kcal | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 140IU (3%) | Calcium: 7mg (1%) | Iron: 0.04mg
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