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Old 03-05-2008, 06:27 PM
Polly Fouracre Polly Fouracre is offline
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Not wine but nice.
Elderflower Cordial.
1 colanderful full elderfloweres snipped off the stem,
Water to cover,
Sugar.

Put flowers in a large pan with enough water to cover them completely..Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15-20 mins.
Strain and measure liquid,return to pan and for each 1 1/2 pts. of liquid add 1lb. sugar.Heat gently until sugar has dissolved,then boil rapidly for 5 mins. or so.
Put into a jug,allow to cool and pour into a sterilised bottle(or bottles) leave until quite cold,then screw on caps or cork.
Will keep in fridge for several months.
Use to cook tart fruit,pour over ice-cream or dilute with fizzy water.
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