Elderflower Syrup
Homemade elderflower syrup is so easy to make and captures the floral essence of this delicious drink.
Servings: 124 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 10-20 whole elderflower heads (depending on size)
- 3 whole lemons, ideally organic
- 2 pounds sugar
- 25 g citric acid
- 1.5 litres water (about 1.5 quarts)
Instructions
- To a pot, add the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Add the citric acid.
- Cut the fresh flowers from thick stems (small stems are ok) and keep them in a bowl.
- For best results, use organic, unwaxed lemons. Wash the rind under hot water with a little bit of soap. Cut them into thin slices.
- Alternate adding citrus slices and elderflowers to a half-gallon mason jar.
- Pour the hot sugar water over the elderflowers and lemons. Stir well and put the lid on. Keep the jar in a cool place for three days. Once or twice every day, either stir the mixture or shake the jar.
- After three days, using a fine mesh strainer, strain the syrup.
- To make this homemade elderflower syrup last longer, in a pot over medium heat bring it back to a boil. Immediately fill the hot syrup into clean jars or bottles.
Notes
- Depending on where you live, you can find elderflowers from May to July in the US.
- If you can't find fresh elderflowers, you can make this syrup with dried elderflowers.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal
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