Elderflower Cordial
- 900 grams White Sugar
- 3 liters Boiling Water
- 60 grams Citric Acid
- 2 whole Lemons
- 25 whole Elderflower Heads
- Put the sugar into a large mixing bowl or pan and pour the boiling water over the top.
- Stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the citric acid, which acts as a preservative.
- Also slice the lemons and add them to the pan.
- Gently shake the flower heads over the sink or trash to get rid of any bugs then add them to the liquidmake sure the heads go under the water.
- Cover with a clean tea towel or cling film and leave for 24 hours to infuse, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the infused mixture through a muslin lined sieve into a jug.
- Then carefully decant it into sterilized glass bottles and seal.
- The cordial will keep for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
- If you want the cordial to keep for up to twelve months then follow general canning principals to sterilize the cordial in the bottles, processing in a hot water bath for 20 minutes.
- Elderflower Cordial couldnt be easier to make, it takes so little time and effort for a truly stunning result.
- Give it a try!
- Youll want to squirrel it away for summer parties.
- How about serving it a wedding for a magnificent low alcohol spritzer?
liters boiling water, lemons, elderflower
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/canning/elderflower-cordial/ (may not work)