ABOUT ROSE :) PLS I would like to make by my own rose water... need a recipe or procedure how to do it?

ABOUT ROSE :) PLS I would like to make by my own rose water... need a recipe or procedure how to do it?


What kind of roses i should use, should i cut them before i put them to water... pls explain step by step... it's great for skin Ladies :)


Thank you!!!

ABOUT ROSE :) PLS I would like to make by my own rose water... need a recipe or procedure how to do it?
Notes on Preparation:





If possible, it is always best to make rosewater from freshly picked, organically grown roses from a personal garden. With the right care, rose bushes are a hardy, fruitful plant.





Thoroughly rinse in cool water any rose petals that are not organically grown to remove any pesticides,any bugs or specks of dirt .





Roses have three, outer, protective petals. These petals are normally removed when the roses are being used for a bouquet – the roses open more fully without the outer petals. However, these petals are thick and contain a lot of essence. If you get your roses from a florist, make sure they do not remove these petals prior to selling you the roses.





Pick the roses just after the morning dew has evaporated, about 2 to 3 hours after sunrise.





*Assemble the supplies:





Depending on the size of the roses used, between three and five roses (or about five rose hips).


Two cups of spring or distilled water


Heat-resistant glass bowl and cover. A glass bowl with an indentation on one side for pouring is the easiest to use.


Wide-mouthed glass jar


Cheesecloth, cotton gauze or kitchen strainer.





Then do the following:





Pluck the roses to gather one packed cup of rose petals.


Put the roses petals (or rose hips) in a heat resistant glass bowl and cover with two cups of boiling water.


Cover the bowl with a plate or cover to a pot. Let the rose mixture sit for about 20 to 30 minutes.


After 20 to 30 minutes has elapsed, pour the water into the wide-mouth glass jar using either the cheesecloth or kitchen strainer to collect the rose petals.


Discard the rose petals.


After the rosewater has cooled, add one tablespoon of alcohol, such as vodka, to the water as a preservative – shake to mix. Your rosewater will keep for about four weeks – longer if you store it in a refrigerator.


If U want u can avoid using alchol.





*Oven Recipe for Rosewater





Preheat oven to 450°. Line an enamelware roaster a few inches deep with rose petals. Fill with distilled water until the petals are just covered. Place the roaster uncovered into the oven and bring to a boil.


As soon as it starts boiling, turn off the heat and cover the roaster. Leave in the oven until the water is cool (several hours). Once cool, strain the water and squeeze all the petals to remove the liquid. Store the rose water in the refrigerator.





Important Notes:





After preparing the rose water with your recipe of choice, refrigerate in a sealed, sterilized jar.


Use in recipes that call for rose water, but make sure to use fresh batches. Although the water is refrigerated, my notes have vast discrepancies in shelf life. Some state several days, some say a year.





Even Rose Oil works great for skin if u want u can also make it at home jst follow this recipe





For rose oil... Gather fresh rose petals and cover with a good oil (pure olive oil is fine). Bruise the petals and leave them in the oil for at least twenty-four hours, then press the petals to remove all the oil. Strain the oil. Repeat the pressing and straining procedures, adding fresh petals each time, for at least six or seven times. The end product will be a wonderfully fragrant oil that works well in soaps.





U can also use these links





http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ro...





ENJOY :-)
Reply:INGREDIENTS


2-3 quarts fresh roses or rose petals


Water


Ice cubes or crushed ice





1. In the center of a large pot (the speckled blue canning pots are ideal) with an inverted lid (a rounded lid), place a fireplace brick. On top of the brick place the bowl. Put the roses in the pot; add enough flowers to reach the top of the brick. Pour in just enough water to cover the roses. The water should be just above the top of the brick.





2. Place the lid upside down on the pot. Turn on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil, then lower heat to a slow steady simmer. As soon as the water begins to boil, toss two or three trays of ice cubes (or a bag of ice) on top of the lid.





3. You’ve now created a home still! As the water boils the steam rises, hits the top of the cold lid, and condenses. As it condenses it flows to the center of the lid and drops into the bowl. Every 20 minutes, quickly lift the lid and take out a tablespoon or two of the rose water. It’s time to stop when you have between a pint and a quart of water that smells and tastes strongly like roses.
Reply:With respect you'll end up smelling like an old granny's foof. Just buy a toner from LUSH which consists of water, roses and lavender. Far less bother and it will contain the natural preservatives and synthetics to actually absorb into your skin. If you make your own it will just smell of putrid water within 12hrs!
Reply:Get some roses, mash them up in your water let them soak, drain the roses out.

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