A Scandinavian winter health tonic made from dried rose hips, providing 50 times more vitamin C than oranges per gram.

Rinse dried rose hips and add to a saucepan with water and cinnamon.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Mash the softened rose hips with a fork.
Strain twice through a fine sieve and cheesecloth to remove irritating hairs.
Stir in honey and lemon juice while warm.
Serve warm in winter or chilled in summer, this is Nordic folk medicine.
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