Let's make elderflower cordial

The sun is out and so is the blossom on my elderflower tree, perfect for making cordial. This syrup is great in sparkling water, over your yoghurt or ice cream and in your gin and tonic.
To make:
-Pick the blossom on a sunny day, around 12 flower heads
-Shake the blossom for bugs
-Take the blossom of the stalks, you can use a fork for this or use your fingers
-Pour the juice of two lemons and 1 litre of boiling water over the blossom
-Cover and let sit for 24 hours
-Strain the blossom liquid through a muslin or jam cloth
-Add 300 grams of sugar
-Bring to a boil and let simmer for a few minutes
-Sterilise a jar, I like reusing pasta sauce or jam jars
-Pour the cordial in the jar, let cool before use
As there is no citric acid in my recipe the cordial keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
I love getting my little on involved in making, just be careful around the stove.
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Video content
00:00 intro
00:07 pick blossom heads
00:27 shake the bugs out
00:40 take blossom of stalks
00:53 add water and lemon
01:30 strain and add sugar
02:30 cook
02:59 add sparkling water and enjoy
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