How to make elderflower cordial

We know you love a recipe, especially when it’s for something you can pick out in the wild, so here’s how to make elderflower cordial. This is a lovely recipe to share with you from The Old Bakehouse Cookery

Tips: Rather than wash your elderflower, just give them a gentle shake and check for insects.

Ingredients:

• 15 elderflower heads in bloom (not those growing near
  roads, try to find some pollution free trees!)
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 4 tbsp citric acid (can be bought on the internet; get
  ‘food grade’ quality)
• 2.5L water
• 1kg sugar (6) – it does make 3 litres of cordial

Directions:

• Put the flower heads, sugar, lemon slices, citric acid &
  water into a large pan & bring to the boil.
• Cover & leave to steep overnight (or at least a few
  hours).
• Strain the liquid through a muslin cloth & squeeze
• Return the liquid to the large pan and add the sugar.
• Bring to the boil again, stirring until the sugar
  dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, sterilise some glass bottles (3x1L
  bottles), lids and all the utensils you’ll need to transfer
  the cordial into the bottles.
• Bottle up the cordial while still hot.
• Store in a cool, dark place and refrigerate once
  opened.
• Best enjoyed with the sparkling water (or Prosecco!)
• Add extra lemon if you like.

I’ve also found an alternative recipe which you can find over at Alice Through the Year. Alice is a wonderful teacher and has some great recipes to share, plus she offers in person courses, and these aren’t just any courses, they’re personal and truly unique. Go and take a look.