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Elderflower Cordial

Preparation time:
20 minutes, plus 24 hours
Total time:
20 minutes, plus 24 hours 25 minutes
Makes:
 3 litres

Ingredients

  • 25 elderflower heads
  • 900g granulated sugar
  • 2 unwaxed lemons, sliced
  • 1 x 50g citric or tartaric acid (available from chemists; optional)

Method

  1. Sterilise 3 x 1 litre bottles.
  2. Carefully rinse the elderflowers to remove any dirt or insects.
  3. Pour 3 litres boiling water over the sugar in a very large mixing bowl or clean bucket, stir well and leave to cool. Add the lemons, tartaric or citric acid (this will help to preserve the cordial, but it isn't necessary if you intend to use it straight away) then the elderflowers; cover with a lid or tea towel. Leave in a cool place for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain through a muslin-lined sieve and decant into the bottles. The cordial will keep for 2–3 days in the fridge or for up to 1 month if using acid.
  5. Dilute to taste and serve over ice with a slice of lemon.

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 22 May 2011 17:09

Totally different results to classic elderflower cordial recipe. Much weaker and less syrupy due to amount of water added. Thought it was different but fortunately have found original recipe for remainder of short elderflower season. Disappointing!

Treacy

Treacy 08 June 2009 20:12

Try freezing this in ice cube bags. That way you can make one drink at a time, adding as many cubes as you like, or try adding a cube to your favourite tipple.... just for fun.

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Nutritional Info

Typical values per serving:
Energy 225.0kcal
Sugars 59.9g
Salt trace

Per 250ml serving

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This recipe was first published on Waitrose.com in April 2007