Elderberry Cordial
Every year, I pick a big bag of elderberries and pop them in the freezer, ready for this elderberry cordial recipe. It's really easy to make, and sweetened with just a little honey. It's also virtually free to make, and tastes delicious.
Ingredients
- 150 g elderberries rinsed, with stalks removed
- 300 ml water
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add the elderberries and water to a pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve and return the juice to the rinsed pan. (Discard the pulp.)
- Add the honey. Warm through until the honey has melted. Stir well to mix.
Notes
If you want to use dried elderberries rather than fresh or frozen, use 75g for this quantity of cordial.
Optionally, you could add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of powdered cinnamon, clove or allspice.
Elderberry cordial can be enjoyed hot or cold. Dilute at a ratio of 1 part cordial to 3 parts water.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 11.2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0gFiber: 2.6gSugar: 4.3g
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