Elderflower Syrup

Submitted by Eismeer

"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: 96hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• 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).