Elderflower Cordial
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups caster sugar
- 4 cups water one litre
- 8-10 elderflower heads
- 2 medium lemons sliced
- 3 teaspoons tartaric acid
Instructions
- Dip elderflower head gently in water and then add to saucepan.
- Add water, sliced lemon and tartaric acid into the saucepan and then bring to the boil. Take off the heat and leave overnight, covered.
- The next day, remove as much of the lemon and elderflower as possible using tongs and discard.
- Add sugar to the mixture in the saucepan and stir over low heat to dissolve. Then bring to the boil and remove from heat immediately once it boils.
- Allow to cool.
- Strain using muslin cloth, pour into sterilised bottles and seal with lids.
Notes
You could also mix it with lime cordial to make a Lime and Elderflower Cordial.