Homemade Elderflower Syrup
Capture the essence of summer with this Homemade Elderflower Syrup, a fragrant and versatile recipe that brings floral elegance to your kitchen. Made with freshly picked elderflower heads, zesty lemons, and a hint of citric acid, this syrup is infused over 48 hours to achieve its signature depth of flavor. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and boiled into a smooth syrup, this delightful concoction can be used to elevate drinks, desserts, or even dressings. Simple to prepare and free of artificial additives, this recipe is a wonderful way to preserve the fleeting beauty of elderflower season. Store it in sterilized bottles to enjoy its refreshing taste for up to two months—a must-try for lovers of botanical flavors and homemade creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 heads fresh elderflower heads
- 1000 grams granulated sugar
- 1500 milliliters water
- 2 large lemons
- 50 grams citric acid
Instructions
Gently shake the elderflower heads to remove any insects. Do not wash them, as washing can reduce the flavor.
Place the elderflower heads in a large bowl.
Slice the lemons thinly and add them to the bowl with the elderflowers.
In a saucepan, bring 1500 milliliters of water to a boil. Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved to create a syrup.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Pour the warm syrup over the elderflowers and lemon slices in the bowl.
Sprinkle the citric acid over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and leave it in a cool, dark place to infuse for 48 hours, stirring occasionally.
After infusing, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean pot or bowl to remove the flowers and lemon slices.
Pour the syrup into sterilized bottles and seal tightly.
Store the elderflower syrup in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1012.7 g | 368% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1002.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
