elderflower cordial
The season for Elderflowers is short, June through to mid-July. The heavily scented flowers make a wonderful, refreshing drink which when stored in sterilized bottles will keep for months Health Benefits are stimulates circulation, sooths respitory system, rheumatic problems, imflamation, herpes simplex, reduces fevers, and boosts immune system.
prep time
15 Min
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yield
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 pounds sugar
- 3 pints boiling water
- 4 - medium lemons
- 30 - large elderflower heads, shake to remove any insects
- 1 1/2 ounces citric acid
How To Make elderflower cordial
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Step 1Place the sugar into a large saucepan/stockpot or a large Pyrex bowl. Pour the boiling water over and stir until all the sugar has dissolved and leave to cool.
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Step 2Grate the rind of the lemons with a fine grater, add to the sugar water. Slice the lemons into thick slices and add to the water. Add the citric acid and stir, then finally add the flower heads to the water and stir again. Cover with a clean cloth and leave to steep for 48 hours. -
Step 3Strain through clean fine muslin cloth into a clean bowl. The using a funnel fill sterilized bottles. Seal and store in a cool, dark place (not the refrigerator).
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Step 4The cordial is delicious diluted with still or fizzy water or used as a flavoring in ice creams or in fruit fools.
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Step 5Once a bottle is opened store in the refrigerator.
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