Rose Geranium Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup rose-scented geranium leaves

Preparation

Place water and sugar in a deep saucepan; stir until dissolved.
Boil 5 minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat, add rose geranium leaves, cover, and steep 10 minutes.
Strain syrup into a clean pan and boil for 30 seconds.
Remove From heat.
Add a few drops of red coloring and pour into sterilized jars.