Rose Hip Syrup
This is best made after the frost has come .
4 c crushed rose hips
water
4 T sugar
1 T honey
Boil 5 cups water , add rose hips and remove from heat. Steep 20 minutes, strain and reserve the fluid.Boil the strained pulp again in 2 cups of water. Remove from stove and steep 10 minutes. Strain and combien with the first liquid. Boil the liquid till it reduces in volume by half; add sugar and boil 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and add honey as it cools. Store in glass containers in refrigerator for up to 3 months.