Elderflowers

The elderflowers are starting to come out. I have made elderflower cordial in the past, and I may make some this year. Its a really nice summer drink. Try it, you might like it!

Ingredients:

1kg sugar
1.5 litres boiling water
4 medium lemons, washed
30 large Elderflower heads, shake to remove any insects
55g citric acid (available from a chemist)

Preparation:

Place 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.
Grate 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.
Strain through clean fine muslin cloth into a clean bowl.
Using a funnel, fill sterilized bottles (see note below). Seal and store in a cool, dark place (not the refrigerator).