Elderflower cordial

Name: Elderflower cordial
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes about 1.2 litres
Ingredients: 80g elderflowers; 375g granulated sugar; 4 strips of lemon peel, plus 25ml lemon juice; 4g citric acid

Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:30 mins
- plus 12 hrs infusing
Makes about 1.2 litres

Ingredients

80g elderflowers
375g granulated sugar
4 strips of lemon peel, plus 25ml lemon juice
4g citric acid

Method

STEP 1
Remove any bugs or other impurities from the elderflowers by hand. Set aside.
STEP 2
Pour 750ml of boiling water from the kettle over the sugar in a large, deep saucepan, then stir to dissolve. Cool slightly before adding the elderflower, lemon peel and juice, and the citric acid. Stir gently, then cover with the lid and leave to infuse for at least 12 hrs, or up to 24 hrs.
STEP 3
Line a fine mesh sieve with muslin cloth and sit it over a large bowl. Pour over the cordial mixture, discarding any solids. Pour the cordial into a 1.5-litre sterilised bottle using a funnel. Keeps chilled for up to four weeks.