The rose hip is the pomaceous fruit of the rose plant, that typically is red-to-orange, but ranges from dark purple to black in some species. Rose hips begin to form in spring, and ripen in late summer through autumn. It is renowned for its very high content of vitamin c as it is one of the richest plant sources.

Rose hips are used for herbal tea, jam, jelly, syrup, beverages, pies, bread, wine, and marmalade. Fantastically fragrant with a delicate depth of warmth to the taste, this Rosehip puree is a gourmet's dream. A spoonful in the bottom of a glass of champagne, a dollop on clotted cream with a home-made scone, the possibilities are endless.