Elderflower Cordial

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INGREDIENTS


1 kg sugar
1 litre boiling water
zest of 2 large lemons
50 g citric acid OR juice of 2 large lemons
15 elderflower heads

METHOD


  1. Put the sugar in a bucket or basin with the boiling water and stir to dissolve.
  2. Add the citric acid or lemon juice and the lemon zest.
  3. Shake the elderflowers to remove any insects and add the flowers to the sugar syrup.
  4. Cover and leave to stand for 1-2 days, stirring morning and night.
  5. Strain the elderflower cordial through muslin and decant into sterilised bottles.


It’s now ready to use.

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