Thanks to my Nan I developed a taste for elderflower pop at a young age. I have memories of sunny days drinking ice cold pop at the farm. My mate
Janet makes elderflower cordial and last years batch was gorgeous. After a sniff of hers brewing in the bucket I decided to give it a go.
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| A stroll down to the river to search for elderflowers |
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| Bingo! |
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| 10 heads |
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| My assistant! |
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| The all important stirring |
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| Recipe taken from this lovely book I got from the library today |
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| Mmmmmmm! |
Recipe:
10 large elderflower heads
1.5lb sugar
1.5 pints of boiling water
4 lemons zested, sliced and squeezed
Mix all together and leave under a damp towel for 48 hours - with frequent sniffs of the amazing smell before sieving through muslin and bottling :-)
Let me know when it's ready and I'll be round!! I made Elderflower fritters this week, yum yum x
ReplyDeleteWow, clever you! Cant believe its so simple. Feel free to post a bottle my way! Think I may give it a go.
ReplyDeleteLouise xxx
Blimey, our elderflowers had been and gone by the start of June! Although I did make both cordial and 'champagne' - the former is in the freezer, the latter I'm just enjoying now!
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