Elderflower Syrup
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.
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Elderflower Syrup
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.
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| Servings |
| 3cups |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 15minutes | 24hours |
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Ingredients
- 2cups water
- 2cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2teaspoon citric acid powder
- 1/4cup dried elderflowers
- 1/2lemon sliced
- 1/2orange sliced
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