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Elderflower Syrup
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 5760 Minutes
Ready In: 5780 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
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).
By RecipeOfHealth.com