Elderberry Syrup
Per serving
Make a batch of elderberry syrup, rich in vitamin C, which can be used as a cordial or dessert syrup. You can also try it as a wild currant in cocktails.
Ingredients
1 serv.Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Harvest the heads of plump elderberries on a sunny day and use a fork to remove the berries from the stems. If desired, rinse the berries, though it’s not necessary as they will be strained.
- 2
Transfer the berries to a pot and add about 1 cm of water. Add any additions such as ginger or cloves to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until the berries soften and turn into a liquid. Let cool slightly.
- 3
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and measure the liquid obtained. For every 500 ml of liquid, add 400 g of sugar. Return the sugar and liquid to a clean pot, add the lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer carefully for about 10 minutes until all the sugar dissolves. Allow the syrup to cool completely, then bottle or freeze. It will keep for three months in the refrigerator or up to a year in the freezer. It can be diluted with hot or cold water as a drink, used in desserts, or drizzled over ice cream.
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