Justenj0y

By Justenj0y

Elderflower cordial

Take 1k sugar
1.5 litres of boiling water
4 washed medium lemons, washed
30 large Elderflower heads (shake to remove any insects)
55g citric acid (available at most proper chemists or health food stores

And this is what you do:
?Place the sugar into a large saucepan and pour over the boiling water and stir until all the sugar has dissolved - then 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 for 48 hours.
?Strain through clean fine muslin cloth into a clean bowl.
? Using a funnel, fill sterilized bottles. Seal and store in a cool, dark place (not the fridge).
Delicious with still water (even better with fizzy) can also be used as a flavouring for home made ice creams, cheesecakes and in fruit fools.



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