Making Rose Water

It is June and the rose blossoms are already beginning to fall.  Why not use those petals in your salads or  make rose water?  Rose water has light astringent properties so it can be used to gently tighten the skin, but because of its lovely scent it is also used in pastries, cakes and icings.

There are two methods for making your own rose water at home.  The first is to make a small still on your stove and distill the rose water.  The second method is done by steeping the rose petals.  That is the method I show below.  


1) gather up your rose petals and pack tightly in to a jar
You might want to reserve a few choice petals to add to the final product

2) heat some spring water to boil
I was going to use rain water but it was suggested due to the pollution in the air I not do that.

3) cover petals with hot water and close cover
4) let steep at least 30 minutes
5) empty jar into a cheese cloth to drain and squeeze the plant mater

This will keep in the refrigerator for 10 days.