Can you freeze elderflower syrup?

Yes, you can freeze elderflower syrup. Pour the syrup into ice cube trays and freeze them. This way, you can store small portions of syrup and use them later.

Can I make elderflower syrup with dried elderflowers?

Yes, you can make elderflower syrup with dried elderflowers. You will need about half as many elderflowers as with fresh blooms.

Elderflower syrup

Name: Elderflower syrup
Cook time: 15 h
Total time: 15 h
Yield: 1.5l
Ingredients: 1 l water; 2 organic lemons; 400 g raw cane sugar; About 25 elderflower umbels; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 jar of 1.5 l; Cheesecloth or very fine sieve

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Do you want to get started with elderflower syrup? Discover the full recipe here!

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Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 1.5l

1 l water
2 organic lemons
400 g raw cane sugar
About 25 elderflower umbels
Juice of 1 lemon
1 jar of 1.5 l
Cheesecloth or very fine sieve

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Check each flower for dirt and bugs, pack them into a canning jar or jar, slice the lemons, add them, and fill with water until everything is submerged.

Let it infuse for a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 3 days on your countertop.

Place a pot on the stove with a sieve and a rinsed wrung-out cheesecloth on top.

Strain everything, add sugar and lemon juice.

Bring to a boil and stir occasionally, let it boil for 2 minutes and turn off the heat.

Pour into a sealable bottle, keeps for 1 month in the refrigerator.

Serve 2 parts syrup to 8 parts water with some ice cubes, one slice of lemon, and optionally another elderflower bloom.

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