One of the wild species of the Rosa genus is rosehip, of which there are 42 species in Azerbaijan. In ancient beliefs, rosehip was highly valued as talismans among the people: it was believed that its fruits protected against evil eye and diseases.
For this purpose, its fruits were hung over the doors of houses and babies’ cradles. Infusion prepared from rosehip fruits and flowers is used in folk medicine for the treatment of many diseases. In Azerbaijani cuisine, jam and syrup is made from rosehip fruits and flowers, which are also collected and dried for use in winter months.
Below are the ingredients and recipe to prepare rosehip jam:
Ingredients
- Rosehip fruit (washed) - 500 g
- Granulated sugar - 500 g
- Water - 300 ml
Rosehip fruits are washed and the seeds removed. Sugar is dissolved in boiling water and stirred, then cooked for 2-3 minutes. This syrup is added to the cleaned fruits and left for a day. The next day, the mixture is boiled on a low heat. When the fruits become transparent, the jam is ready.
Allergen: rosehip
