Elderflower Cordial
 
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Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 20 elderflower heads
  • 4 cups water
  • 8 cups sugar (yes, that's a reduction)
  • 2 organic lemons, thinly sliced
  • 1 organic orange, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
  1. Shake any bugs off of the elderflowers. Snip off the tops of the flowers, discarding the main stems and leaves.
  2. Place all of the ingredients in a large stock pot and bring to a simmer. Stir gently.
  3. When the sugar is dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
  4. Cover tightly and let steep for 24 hours.
  5. Bring the syrup back to boil one more time. Allow to cool.
  6. Strain through 2 layers of cheesecloth.
  7. Place in small freezer containers or ice cube trays, and freeze for up to 6 months.
Recipe by The Gardener Cook at https://www.thegardenercook.com/elderflower-cordial/