Canina Honey is a traditional American recipe (originating in Alaska) for a classic honey substitute made with sugar and flavoured with rose hips. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Canina Honey.
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Ingredients:
250g rose hips (weighed after de-seeding and chopping) — rugosa rose hips are easiest to prepare
600ml water
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
150g sugar
Method:
Combine the rose hips with the water in a pan. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes. As the rose hips begin softening crush them against the side of the pan with the back of a spoon to release as much of the juice as possible.
Pour into a colander lined with muslin and strain-off the juice into a bowl. Measure the volume of juice and make up to 250ml with water. Pour into a clean pan and add the lemon juice and sugar.
Bring to a boil and cook rapidly until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour into a clean and sterilized jar and store in the refrigerator. This makes an excellent alternative to maple syrup for use on pancakes and waffles.
