Traditional elderflower cordial

There are many elderflower cordial recipes around. I prefer this traditional elderflower cordial because it's not too sweet - also it requires more elderflower heads, which give it a more intense taste. You can add an orange or lime to make it a bit more unique.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Resting Time 4

Total Time 15

Servings: 12 people

Cuisine: British

Calories: 1234

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

15 elderflower heads
2 lemons unwaxed
500 g sugar
30 g citric acid
750 ml boiling water

Method

Put the sugar into a pan and pour over the boiling water. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved (or heat the water and sugar up to boiling point). Let it cool to luke-warm.
Meanwhile peel the zest of the lemons in wide strips, then slice the lemons. Add these to the cooling water.
Stir in the citric acid to the cooled water.
Shake the elderflowers to remove any little insects, then place them in a large ceramic or glass bowl.
Pour over the liquid and stir well. Cover the bowl and leave it in a coolish place for minimum 24 hours ( or up to 48), stirring occasionally.
Strain through a sieve lined with muslin and pour it into sterilized bottles.
Store chilled.