Elderflower Cordial

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Dip elderflower head gently in water and then add to saucepan.

   Uses 8–10 heads culinary elderflowers · Additional fresh water as needed to gently rinse elderflower heads; drain

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the one litre infusion water, sliced lemons (2 medium) and tartaric acid (3 teaspoons) to the rinsed elderflowers. Bring to the boil, then take off heat, cool promptly and refrigerate covered overnight.

   Refrigerated overnight flower infusionUses Gently rinsed culinary elderflowers · 1 litre water for infusion (source four cups) · 2 medium lemons (sliced) · 3 teaspoons tartaric acid

3. 3

   Step 3: The next day, remove as much of the lemon and elderflower as possible using tongs and discard.

   Uses Overnight-refrigerated elderflower-lemon infusion

4. 4

   Step 4: Add sugar (3 1/2 cups) to the mixture in the saucepan and stir over low heat to dissolve. Then bring to the boil and remove from heat immediately once it boils.

   Uses Prepared infusion with flower heads and lemon removed · 3 1/2 cups sugar (caster, granulated or white)

5. 5

   Step 5: Cool the finished cordial promptly before straining and bottling.

   Uses Boiled sweetened elderflower cordial

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   Step 6: Strain through clean muslin into clean sanitised food-safe bottles, close with lids and refrigerate. To serve, dilute one part cordial with four or five parts still or sparkling water, as desired.

   Uses Cooled elderflower cordial