Elderflower sirup

jowitt.europe

I have just finished making elderflower sirup. I hope it will last until next elderflower season. 

I collected 20-30 elderflowers. They should be very fresh and very fragrant. I spread them on a sheet outside, so that all insects can escape, then checked each and every. I never wash elderflower as they loose so much if washed.

Then I cut off as much of the green as possible, put them into a bucket and filled it almost full with cold water. I sliced 2 kg of organic lemons together with the peel and added to the elderflower water. Covered with a cloth, left for 24 hours in room temperature.

Next day I strained the liquid, added 1 kg sugar per 1 liter liquid, heated to 80C, filled in bottles. 

I will use it for my water kefir and summer drinks.

The sirup is very fragrant because of elderflower and lemon.

Monek Marie

I had planned to collect some elder flower this year. Its not out quite yet here.

Thanks for sharing how you do this

jowitt.europe

@monica197 no, I have never experimented with glycerine. Do you? Can you share?

JennyT Upstate South Carolina

I have a bunch I collected and dried. And several jars with some in it that I added different oils to make herbal oils with.😊

Sharie

That looks amazing! I used to have a tree when I lived in the north. I knew the berries were edible but didn't know they caused diarrhea if not cooked first. It was a very delicious mistake that I will never forget!

jowitt.europe

@Sharie if you heat berries to 27C, they lose any unpleasant side effects. I love drinks from berries.