Elderflower, Lemon & Vanilla Cordial
Capture the essence of late spring with this delightful elderflower cordial recipe. Rich with the fragrant aroma of fresh elderflowers, zesty lemons, and a hint of vanilla, this homemade cordial is a refreshing addition to your pantry. Enjoy the sweet and floral flavors of the season by crafting this versatile cordial, perfect for mixing into beverages or drizzling over desserts.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1kg caster sugar
- 2 unwaxed organic lemons , halved, plus a strip of peel
- 1 vanilla pod , seeds reserved
- 1 tbsp citric acid powder or vitamin C powder
- about 40 fresh elderflowers , shaken free of bugs, lightly rinsed
Instructions
- Fill a large pan with 2 litres water. Add the sugar, lemons, vanilla pod and powder, and bring slowly to the boil. Boil rapidly until the mixture has reduced by half, then remove from the heat.
- Add the elderflowers to the pan and stir gently. Leave to cool completely, then pass through a sieve lined with muslin into another clean pan. Whisk in the vanilla seeds and store the cordial in sterilised bottles with a strip of peel and the vanilla pod added (see tips below). To make a refreshing drink, use 1 part cordial to 5 parts iced water.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
MAKES 1 litre
Nutrition
- Calories: 67 calories
- Carbohydrate Content: 17 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 17 grams sugar
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