If you haven't tried Elderflower Syrup yet, you are in for a real treat! This easy to make simple syrup is a lovely combination of citrus and floral infusion that takes flavor to entirely new level of deliciousness. Made from dried elderflowers, citrus fruit, granulated sugar and citric acid, this fragrant syrup can be turned into the most delightful iced and hot tea, drizzled over ice cream, yogurt, and dessert, whisked into dressings and marinades and so much more.
Elderflower syrup is an easy to make syrup packed with the essence of citrus and floral. Use it in a variety of delicious ways including ice tea, mixed drinks, ice cream, and a dessert topping, dressings, jams and more.
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Passive Time | 24 hours |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon citric acid powder
- 1/4 cup dried elderflowers
- 1/2 lemon sliced
- 1/2 orange sliced
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Add the water and sugar to a medium pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and allow cool to room temperature. Stir in citric acid until dissolved.
- Place sliced lemons slices, orange slices, and dried elderflower into a glass jar large enough to hold the liquid. Pour the simple syrup into the jar, close the lid tightly and gently shake to combine ingredients. Transfer the jar to the refrigerator for 24 hours to infuse the flavors.
- Pour the elderflower syrup into a mesh strainer over another container, pressing down on the dried flowers and fruit to remove as much of the liquid as possible. Store the elderflower syrup, sealed tightly, in the refrigerator for up to a month. The syrup will appear cloudy when it is ready to be discarded.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Lisa Soldo-Johnson for www.culinarybutterfly.com