Măceșele: ce beneficii au și ce poți prepara din ele. Rețete tradiționale de dulceață și sirop

Rose hips are rich in vitamin C and beneficial compounds, commonly used for tea, syrup, jelly, and jam. Proper preparation involves removing seeds and fine hairs. They should be harvested from clean areas, washed, and only ripe fruits should be used. Rose hips support immune function and collagen formation but should not be seen as a treatment for illnesses. Traditional recipes include jam made with rose hips, brown sugar, lemon juice, and water, and jelly using rose hip juice, pectin, and sugar. Tea can be made from dried rose hips, while syrup involves steeping fresh or dried hips in boiling water with sugar. Care should be taken to avoid harvesting from polluted areas.