Homemade Rose Water and Rose Oil
A home distillation technique yields rose water and essential rose oil, also applicable for other herb extracts.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water and rose petals for distillation: Place a heavy glass ramekin (3/4 full of water) in a deep stockpot. Surround it with rose petals and add water halfway up the ramekin's side. Place a shallow soup bowl on top of the ramekin, then bring this mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat to a simmer.
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Place a sealing stainless steel bowl on top of the stockpot, ensuring it does not touch the inner soup bowl, and fill it with ice.
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Simmer for 3 to 4 hours, replenishing ice as it melts.
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Extract the collected rose water and essential oil from the inner soup bowl, separating the oil if desired.