Elderflowers are totally free they grow along most country roads and you may even have one in your garden. About this time of year the white flower heads bloom and they are packed full of fragrant flavour. When the white flowers start to blow off the elderflowers are past their best, then the bitter black elderberry’s pop out -
Elderflower cordial can be mixed with still or sparkling water, blended with dry white wine as a spritzer or used in many a dessert recipe.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Passive Time | 24 hours |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 15 - 20 (large heads) elderflower heads
- 1 kg granulated sugar
- 15 g citric acid * *(optional)
- 2 x lemons halved and sliced skin
- 2 litres boiling water
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Wash the elderflowers in a large bowl and drain of the excess water.
- Sprinkle on the citric acid and sugar and add the lemon slices.
- Pour over the boiling water.
- Cover and leave to stand for 24 hours, stirring once or twice to dissolve the sugar and develop the flavour.
- Strain off the liquid (cordial) and store in sterilized bottles filled to the top, discarding the soggy elderflowers and lemon.
- Leave the bottles to cool and store in a dark place.
- The cordial will keep for three months but once opened refrigerate.
Recipe Notes
Tip* – Citric Acid can be bought from chemists and some health food shops, it simply preserves the cordial and allows you to store it for longer.
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