Rosehip

Rosa spp.

fruit

Red false fruits of the dog rose, a wild hedgerow rose, soft and ripe around October; made into jam, syrup and tea, once rid of their seeds. Very rich in sugars and vitamin C, with pectins.

Origin

Hedgerows and banks of Europe

Season (United States)

September to December · grows in your region

Preparation

The simplest way: cook it whole, then push the pulp through a fine sieve, which holds back the seeds and hairs.

Molecules

Pectins · Ellagitannins · Vitamin C

Did you know?

In French they are nicknamed “gratte-cul”, “itchy-bum”: the hairs around their seeds cause itching.