Rose Water And Oil
The scent and flavor of roses bring joy to the heart–literally - the energetics of rose lifts the spirit. Long used in Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes, rose appears in many desserts. This simple recipe allows you to make rose water and rose oil if you separate the oil from water. You can also use this method for making herbal or other floral waters and oils.
Ingredients
Rose petals or flower of choice (free of pesticide)
Water
Ice
Instructions
Select roses with fresh petals, free of herbicide and pesticide spray. Gently remove rose petals from flower stem.
Clean rose petals by floating them in a sink or cool pan of water. Drain.
Choose your method - The easy way - simply steep 1/2 cup of fresh petals (or 1 -2 tsp. dried) petals in 1 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain, and store sealed in refrigerator….or play with condensation.
Condensation Instructions
Use this method if you want to make both rose water and extract oil. In a heavy, deep stock pot, place a ramekin filled half way with water into the center. The water weighs the ramekin down. Place rose petals around the ramekin then fill with water until it reaches half way up the ramekin. Place another ramekin or shallow soup bowl on top of the first ramekin.
Bring the water and rose petals to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
Place a stainless steel bowl filled with ice over the opening of the stock pot. The bowl must be large enough to seal the pot, yet shallow enough to not touch the top ramekin or bowl.
As the roses simmer in the water, the steam will rise and create condensation that will drip back down into the mixture. Replace ice as needed. Simmer for 3 gloriously fragrant hours.
Once done you will have a small container worth of rose water with rose oil floating on the top. Separate the rose, if desired, by gently skimming the surface with a small spoon.
Energetics & Healing Properties
Roses are high in vitamin c. Rose lifts the spirits, releases Liver Qi stagnation and Gallbladder damp heat. It also regulate menses and aids in fertility issues.
Primary season: Summer
