{"product_id":"rose-drops","title":"Rose Drops","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRose Drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose drops\u003c\/strong\u003e are small, hard, rose-flavoured sweets that dissolve slowly in the mouth and taste sweet and floral. They are an old-fashioned sweet-jar treat, and they also work well as a decoration on bakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Rose Drops Taste Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose drops have a soft, perfumed taste that is closer to Turkish delight than to fruit. The flavour is gentle and sweet, with a light floral note rather than a sharp one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the sweets are hard, they are made to be sucked slowly, not chewed. One drop lasts a good while, which makes them a calm, small treat with a cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWays to Use Rose Drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose drops are mostly eaten as they come, but they have a few other uses around the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy them as a sweet to suck at your desk, on a journey or after a meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd them to a sweet jar or a mixed bowl for guests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill party bags, favour boxes or small gift bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrush them and sprinkle the pieces over iced biscuits or cupcakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse crushed drops to fill stained-glass style biscuits, where the sweet melts into a clear, coloured centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Crush Rose Drops for Baking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to crush rose drops is to put them in a strong freezer bag and tap them with a rolling pin. Wrap the bag in a tea towel first so the pieces stay in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrush them into small pieces for sprinkling, or into a coarse powder if you want them to melt evenly. Keep the pieces dry until you use them, as boiled sweets can turn sticky in damp air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRose Drops FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo rose drops taste like real roses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose drops taste lightly floral and perfumed, similar to rose water. The flavour is soft and sweet, not strong or bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you melt rose drops?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, hard boiled sweets like rose drops melt when heated. This is why bakers crush them and use them to fill the cut-out centres of biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease check the allergen information on this page before you buy. Add rose drops to your basket for your next sweet jar, party bag or batch of iced biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ginco","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":58895808135549,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6kg","offer_id":58895808168317,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12kg","offer_id":58895808201085,"sku":null,"price":104.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4611\/9963\/files\/rose-drops.jpg?v=1791999792","url":"https:\/\/ginco.co.uk\/products\/rose-drops","provider":"Ginco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}