Ask Charlie - How to make my homemade, low sugar, utterly delicious elderflower cordial...

This week I felt it would be wrong not to share the recipe for my low-sugar, totally delicious elderflower cordial with you as it's the perfect time to get out and forage! I get so many questions every year about how I make it. So I thought I would share exactly what I do with you all.

You will need:
30 large elderflower heads 
800 g caster sugar 
50 g food grade citric acid 
2 unwaxed orange’s sliced 
3 unwaxed lemons sliced 
3 pints of boiling water

Method:
Give your elderflower heads a little rinse - not too much or you'll lose too much pollen which adds to the flavour!
In a large pan pour the boiling water over the sugar and stir until melted.
Add citric acid and leave to cool for 15 mins.
Add the sliced lemons, oranges and Elderflower heads.
Leave for 24 hours stirring occasionally, pop a muslin or tea towel over the top to protect it whilst it infuses. Give it a stir and a squish every few hours.
Pour through 2 muslins doubled up to catch any remaining nasties.
Bottle up and enjoy!

Notes:
Freezes very well 
I use a lot less sugar than other recipes!

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Love,
Charlie