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Elderflower Cordial
This elderflower cordial is made without citric acid. It is free from all allergens but does contain a lot of sugar.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 10 minutes
Servings 40
Calories 93 kcal
Ingredients
- 30 elderflower heads in full flower
- 900 g white sugar
- 1.7 litres boiling water
- 3 lemons
- 2 oranges
Method
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Place the sugar in a large pan or bowl.
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Add the boiling water and give a good stir.
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Gently wash the elderflowers then place in the pan.
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Using a peeler, remove the zest from the oranges and lemons and place in the pan along with the juice of one orange and one lemon.
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Finally slice the remaining oranges and lemons and place in the pan, giving everything a good stir.
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Leave covered for 24-48 hours before straining through a clean muslin cloth or tea towel (lining a colander over a big bowl and gently pouring the liquid in is the easiest way to do this).
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Using a jug and funnel, pour the liquid into sterilised bottles (running them through the dishwasher should be enough but to be extra sure, leave them to dry in a low oven).
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Keep in the fridge until you want to drink it.
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Use within about 6 weeks, or freeze some and defrost it when you want it (you could do this in ice cube trays, in which case you would have a ready-made ice cold drink when popped into water!)
Nutrition Facts
Elderflower Cordial
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 23mg1%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 17IU0%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.