Homemade Elderflower Cordial Recipe

Name: Homemade Elderflower Cordial
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 25 Eldrflower heads; 1.5 kg Caster sugar; 1.5 l Water; 3 Lemons; 50 g Citric acid

This fragrant, citrusy cordial is perfect to brighten up your day. Refreshing and flavourful, it takes time to make, but is totally worth it!

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METHOD

Step 1.
Place elderflower heads in a large bowl.
Step 2.
Place sugar and water in pan, heat gently until sugar has dissolved. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 3.
Pour syrup over the elderflower heads.
Step 4.
Add lemon zest and juice. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave at room temperature for 24 hours.
Step 5.
Squeeze the juice out of the elderflower heads and discard.
Step 6.
Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or muslin cloth.
Step 7.
Pour the cordial into sterilised bottles. Seal the bottles with swing-top lids or rubber bungs.
Step 8.
Once opened, store in the fridge. It will last up to 6 weeks.