Elderflower Syrup Recipe (Elderflower Cordial)

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Elderflower Syrup Recipe (Elderflower Cordial)

With a fruity, nectar-like floral flavor, this elderflower syrup has so many delicious uses - bubbly soda, lemonade, ice cream topping, mocktails and more!

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 28

Servings cups

Calories 515kcal

Author Heather Dessinger

Ingredients

½ cup dried elderflower blossoms
2½ cups water
1 cup raw honey
zest of 1-2 lemons

Instructions

Add water, dried elderflowers and lemon zest to a pot.
Bring water to just below a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Allow to infuse for 20 minutes.
Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the flowers.
Let the infusion cool to room temperature, then measure how much liquid you have. If you have 1 cup of liquid, add 1 cup of honey and stir to combine. If you have a little less, say 3/4 cup liquid, use 3/4 cup honey. The point is to use equal parts liquid and honey.
Transfer the elderflower syrup to a mason jar (or other glass jar with a lid) and refrigerate.

Notes

Honey should not be given to children under the age of one.

Nutritional values are estimates. Lemon peel is not included in the estimate.

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