Rosehips-the globular, orange-red fruit of some roses-are not just pretty and tasty but good for us, too! One of nature's richest sources of vitamin C, rosehips are an ingredient of many herbal teas. To ensure the vitamin-vitality of your harvest of ripe rosehips, prepare them as soon as possible after you've picked them. Wash the fruit and remove blossom ends and stems. Cover the fruit with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. To capture the ruby-red juice, drain in a cheesecloth-lined colander. Use the juice (combined with other fruit juices if you like) to make delicious jelly or syrup. Sieve the pulp and use for jam and marmalade. To dry them, cut in half and scrape out the seeds. Oven-dry at 140 degrees until leathery. Dried hips can be used in tea, sprinkled over cereal, and added to your favorite cookie or quick-bread recipe.