Elderflower Syrup

Another way to make use of this versatile plant. You'll get about 5l of syrup. It makes a very nice homemade give away and refreshing drink. The preparation may take some time, but it is absolutely worth it! It's best to use a very large pot or even a thoroughly cleaned bucket.

• Ready In: 96 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 6 bottles

Ingredients

• 30  elderflower heads
• 3  oranges
• 1  lemon
• 3  liters water
• 100  g  citric acid (powdered)
• 4  kg sugar

Directions

1. Cut oranges and lemon in slices (wash thoroughly before using).
2. Dissolve citric acid powder in the 3 litres of water.
3. Add cleaned elderflower heads, orange and lemon slices to water.
4. Let rest for 3 days.
5. Add 4kg of sugar and stir from time to time.
6. Let rest for another day.
7. Strain contents through a kitchen towel/mousselin and transfer to sterile glass bottles (you can save up some empty wine bottles, rinse them with boiling water and put them in the hot oven for about 1 hour at 150°C).