How to Make Rose Water at Home
Total Time
1 hour and 30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(81)
Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 cup dried rose petals (or 2 cups fresh rose petals)
- 5 cups distilled water
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Preparation
Step 1
Simmering Method
Step 2
Add the rose petals to a saucepan, then cover with the water.
Step 3
Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
Step 4
Once boiling, turn the heat to simmer and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Turn off the heat and let sit and steep for 1 hour.
Step 6
Strain, bottle and enjoy!
Step 7
Distillation Method
Step 8
Place a heat-proof bowl in the center of a large pot.
Step 9
Add the rose petals and water to the pot around the bowl (make sure to not get anything inside of the bowl).
Step 10
Place the pot’s lid on upside down, then bring the water to a boil.
Step 11
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, and add some ice to the top of the lid.
Step 12
As the ice melts, pour off the water and add more ice.
Step 13
Continue this process until the color from the petals fade and some clean and clear rose water has collected inside the bowl.
Step 14
Allow everything to cool before bottling and using. Enjoy!
Step 15
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