Elderflower Cordial
What signals the start of summer more than a cold glass of elderflower cordial? Get out into the parks/countryside and pick the flowers yourself to make an even more satisfying drink. Will keep for 3 months refrigerated.
Ingredients
Instructions
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- Shake the elderflowers to remove any insects, cut off the stalks and then put the elderflowers in a large bowl.
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Peel off the lemon peel and slice the lemon. Put both in a bowl with the elderflowers.
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Put the palm sugar and 600 ml of water in a large saucepan and heat slowly stirring gently until the sugar has dissolved. Then bring to the boil.
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Pour the boiling syrup over the elderflowers and lemon and stir well.
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Cover with a clean cloth and leave to stand for 24 hours.
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Strain through a muslin lined sieve or clean disposable kitchen cloth into a clean bowl.
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Pour into a sterilised bottle using a sterilised funnel.
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