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  • ElderFlower Cordial

    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??

  • #2
    Hi I've come across some elderflower along the hedgerow today, I would be gratefull of the recipe so I could have ago.

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    • #3
      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

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      • #4
        I made it last year, but I'm always interested in comparing recipes.

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        • #5
          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

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          • #6
            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?

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            • #7
              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.

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              • #8
                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

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                • #9
                  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

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                  • #10
                    it says in the recipe that it keeps for about a couple of months, i hope to buy the ingredients soon, can't wait!

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                    • #11
                      Oooh, will have to try and find some elderflowers now, haven't seen them around us

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by seeds View Post
                        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..

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                        • #13
                          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?
                          My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                          to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                          Diversify & prosper


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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Snadger View Post
                            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....
                            Flowers come in too many colours to see the world in black-and-white.

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                            • #15
                              It's lovely if you mix it with sparkling water too, so refreshing.

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