How to make home made elderflower cordial
May 19, 2015, 8:26 pm
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: #seasonal, cordial, drink, elderflower, nonalcoholic drinks
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: #seasonal, cordial, drink, elderflower, nonalcoholic drinks
Ingredients
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30 elderflower heads
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1.7litres/3 pints boiling water
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900g/2lb caster sugar
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50g/2oz citric acid (available from chemists)
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2 unwaxed oranges, sliced
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3 unwaxed lemons, sliced
Method
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Gently rinse over the elderflowers to remove any dirt or little creatures.
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Pour the boiling water over the sugar in a very large mixing bowl. Stir well and leave to cool.
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Add the citric acid, the orange and lemon slices, and then the flowers.
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Leave in a cool place for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Strain through some muslin and transfer to sterilised bottles.
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