Elderflower & Lemon Cordial
Capture the essence of summertime with this delightful elderflower cordial recipe. The fragrant elderflowers, along with zesty lemons and a hint of citric acid, come together to create a refreshing and aromatic syrup that is perfect for enjoying on a warm day. Just a few simple steps and some time to let the ingredients meld together, and you'll have a delicious homemade cordial to enjoy all season long.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1.8kg granulated sugar
- 1.2l water
- 20 clean and insect-free heads of elderflower
- 2 lemons
- 75g citric acid (available from the chemist)
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in water over a gentle heat, then bring to a simmer. Pour over the elderflower heads with the zest from the lemons – use a potato peeler to get nice wide strips. Slice the rest of the lemons and add to the syrup with citric acid. Stir well, cover and leave for 24 hours in a cool place to infuse. Strain through muslin and pour into sterilised bottles. Once open, refrigerate.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Approx 1.5 litres
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