{"id":622,"date":"2010-06-26T21:27:53","date_gmt":"2010-06-26T20:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodonabudget.com\/content1a\/?p=622"},"modified":"2010-07-01T18:40:54","modified_gmt":"2010-07-01T17:40:54","slug":"elderflower-cordial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodonabudget.com\/content1a\/2010\/06\/elderflower-cordial\/","title":{"rendered":"Elderflower Cordial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elderflower has a fresh light taste and is great for making into cordial.<\/p>\n

From mid June, the frothy cream flower heads of the Elder are blooming in hedgerows and gardens.<\/p>\n

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Elder Flowers in June<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A good way to enjoy the summery taste of elderflower is to make a cordial which can be mixed with ice and water for a refreshing summer drink or a touch of gin if you want an alcoholic version.<\/p>\n

Elderflower cordial also an excellent light syrup to pour over ice cream and blends well to bring out the flavour of gooseberries.<\/p>\n

To make elderflower cordial.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We scoured the internet for recipes similar to the one gran made years ago and the favourite was Fiona’s Traditonal Elderflower Cordial<\/a> from the Cottage smallholder.<\/p>\n

This recipe gives a greater intensity of flavour as it uses more flower heads than most people suggest and allows the mixture to steep for 48 hours instead of the usually suggested 24.<\/p>\n

If anybody has any other ideas for elderflower cordial recipes or uses, then please contact us via the comments section at the end of this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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