The Elderflower Recipe Files - The elderflowers are almost in full bloom in my garden and the hedgerows, so time to share some of my recipes.
5 to 6 cups sugar (or 3 lbs honey) 6 cups white grape juice (for wine only, skip if using honey) 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp yeast nutrient 1/4 tsp wine tannin 1 packet wine yeast This same basic recipe is used to make lilac wine with fresh lilac flowers in the spring, and lem...
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½ tsp ofsugar,honeyor other sweetener A light, delicious Elder flower Kombucha recipe perfect for any weather! Kombucha Mamma Sez:“You can also flavor old Kombucha with elder flower to make a delicious vinegar for salad dressings & marinades. Otherrecipes for sour Kombucha can be found by ...
I used the quantities stated in the recipe. All the flowers turned brown in my case and so did the liquid which tastes rather unpleasant. I still went ahead and mixed the filtered liquid with the sugary syrup. It is all bottled up now but I don’t hold much hope for the final result...
Combine with cordial ingredients when just warm, or store in refrigerator for later use. Syrup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. Reheat until just warm if using refrigerated syrup in the cordial recipe....
This recipe also has reduced sugar. Usually, you use the sugar and water ratio of 1:1 for the syrup. If you think this lacks sweetness feel free to up the amount of sugar. Nutrition Nutrition Facts Elderflower Cordial Serving Size 2 tbsp Amount per Serving Calories 49 % Daily Value* Po...
Once the sugar syrup has cooled to room temperature, pour it into a large, clean 10 litre container. Add the rest of the water, the lemon peel, the juice from 1 of the lemons, the elderflowers and the champagne yeast. Give the mixture a good stir, cover with a muslin cloth and leav...