Elderflower Syrup Recipe
The taste of early summer! Try this easy Elderflower syrup to add a floral zing to your bakes and drinks. Although it takes a bit of time to make, this elderflower syrup is worth the wait and is delicious added to cakes as a drizzle, or in drinks - we like to have some with prosecco for a tasty summertime drink.
Yield: 6 small bottles
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Knife
- Small saucepan
Materials
- 15 Elderflower Heads rinsed, as much stem removed as possible
- 2 lemons sliced
- 20 grams citric acid
- 500 grams caster sugar
- 1 litre water
Instructions
- This recipe takes a couple of days for the floral flavours to infuse, so be sure to plan ahead!
- Rinse and remove as much stem as possible from the elderflower heads. Set to one side.
- In a saucepan, add the sugar, citric acid and water. Bring to the boil gently, to make sure all the sugar is dissolved.