Rose Hip Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   Crush the rosehips (I use a blender) and put into 3 UK pints (or 7.25 cups) of boiling water.
2. 2
   Bring back to boil and then remove from the heat and let it stand for 10 minutes
3. 3
   Strain through a jelly bag and when the dripping stops, return the 'mash' with another 1 1/2 UK pints (or 3.6 cups) of boiling water.
4. 4
   Re-boil and allow to stand as before, strain.
5. 5
   Pour both extracts into a clean pan and boil until the liquid measures 1 1/2 pints (3.6 cups).
6. 6
   Add 1lb sugar.
7. 7
   Stir over gentle heat until sugar dissolves, and then boil for 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Pour into hot bottles, seal.