Elderflower Syrup

Prep: 20min
| Servings: 1 | Cook: 10min
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Elderflower syrup is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the syrup category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!

Ingredients

  • 3 handfuls elderflowers
  • 400 g sugar
  • 2 lemons

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash and dry elderflowers, then shake them lightly. Rinse lemons hot and slice into rounds.

  2. 2.

    Slowly bring 2 l water to a gentle boil while stirring in the sugar until dissolved.

  3. 3.

    Add elderflowers and lemon slices; simmer for 1–2 minutes. Transfer everything to a large jar, let cool, then seal with plastic wrap and let steep for 2–3 weeks in a cool, dark place.

  4. 4.

    Strain the liquid into bottles, seal them. Dilute with cold (mineral) water to taste before drinking.