Elderflower cordial
Ingredients
30 elderflower heads
1.7litres/3 pints boiling water
900g/2lb caster sugar
50g/2oz citric acid (available from chemists)
2 unwaxed oranges, sliced
3 unwaxed lemons, sliced
Preparation method
1.
Gently rinse over the elderflowers to remove any dirt or little
creatures.
2.
Pour the boiling water over the sugar in a very large mixing bowl. Stir
well and leave to cool.
3.
Add the citric acid, the orange and lemon slices, and then the
flowers.
4.
Leave in a cool place for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
5.
Strain through some muslin and transfer to sterilised bottles.
less than 30 mins
preparation time
no cooking
required
cooking time
Makes
1.5litres/2¾pints
By
Lotte Duncan
Homemade elderflower cordial
is so much better than anything
you can buy. Serve with
sparkling water for a refreshing
drink or sparkling wine for a
delicious cocktail.
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