Rose Water

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh pale single roses
• 1 pint water
• 1 handful coarse sea salt (formerly 'bay salt')

Directions

1. Gather fresh roses in the morning after sunrise on a dry day.

2. Remove the leaves and weigh them.

3. In a pan, combine the roses with 1 pint of water and a handful of salt.

4. Heat the mixture gently, ensuring it does not boil too vigorously.