ElderFlower Cordial

[seeds]

Hi, I have bought a new book called 'low cost living' by john harrison(which i recomend!) and in it it explains how to make elderflower cordial, i was wondering if anyone has ever tryed it before and if not if they would be interested in knowing the recipe??

[helly]

Hi I've come across some elderflower along the hedgerow today, I would be gratefull of the recipe so I could have ago.

[ginger ninger]

Elderfflower Cordial

Hi seeds,
i'd like the recipe if at all pos, my neighbor has a large elder in her garden so we may as well make use of it....thanks

[Waffler]

I made it last year, but I'm always interested in comparing recipes.

[Scottishnewbie]

i too would love a copy of the recipe please...... we have loads nearby and i dont fancy making wine so would be good to make something the children can have.....bring it on!!!!! and thanks

[Lemon]

Can I use the (wretched) ground elder flowers that are at the bottom of my garden?

Is elderflower the white heads of flowers that you see off bushes practically everywhere?

[Printemps]

Elderflower in this part of the world has long turned into berries, but have made about 5 litres, stored in 500ml plastic bottles in the freezer.

I must have been having a rather senior moment as I forgot to make elderflower vinegar this year! For those of you wanting to give it a try, just empty a bottle of white wine vinegar into a jug, put small sprigs of elderflower into the empty bottle and fill it up to the top. Pour as much vinegar as you can back into the bottle and leave for a couple of weeks in a dark, cool cupboard, giving the bottle a shake from time to time. Makes an interesting vinairgrette. You can also do the same with rose petals and lavender heads.

[seeds]

here is the recipe............

ingredients:
1kg bag of ordinary white sugar
850ml(1 1/2 pints)boiling water
20 or so elderflower heads-shaken to remove wildlife(don't wash flavour away)
1 or 2 unwaxed lemons-grate the rind and cut into slices
25g citric acid(available from chemists or supermarkets)

put the sugar into a large bowl and pour on the boiling water, stirring to dissolve and then add all of the other ingredients, stirring to mix well.

leave for 24hours in a cool place ,covered with a teatowel to allow flavours to infuse.Pour through a seive.

pou into clean screw top bottles and chill to serve.

I hope you can understand it ok, please write back and tell me if anyone has tried to make it yet

[ginger ninger]

Elderflower Cordial.

Hi Seeds,
Made a batch yesterday afternoon, smells wonderful, can't wait to try it.....how long will it keep for??? Given i can keep OH of it.
THANKS

[seeds]

it says in the recipe that it keeps for about a couple of months, i hope to buy the ingredients soon, can't wait!

[OverWyreGrower]

Oooh, will have to try and find some elderflowers now, haven't seen them around us

[ginger ninger]

it says in the recipe that it keeps for about a couple of months, i hope to buy the ingredients soon, can't wait!

Thanks a lot seeds..

[Snadger]

Is this a true cordial where you add a splash to a glass of water to make a refreshing drink is is it just for drinking neat?

[Hilary B]

Is this a true cordial where you add a splash to a glass of water to make a refreshing drink is is it just for drinking neat?

The one I made is for diluting.
Not exactly the same recipe (similar proportions), but having been offered a drink of 'elderflower cordial', I asked for the recipe. That one takes 5 days. My second batch is due for bottling today or tomorrow, then pick some more flowers this weekend (if there are any nice ones left) for a third and final effort....

[indigox]

It's lovely if you mix it with sparkling water too, so refreshing.