Here's how to make your very own elderflower cordial... from scratch! foraging lockdown naturelovers
The UK’s best ice lollies, as ranked by die-hard ice lolly fansDon’t just pick the first bunch of elderflowers you see: make sure you’re away from a roadside or polluted area , and look for the blossoms which sit above waist height. Trust me on this: I own a dog, so Iwhat they do to plants that sit lower down. You really don’t want those poor tainted flowers in your drink.
Make sure the flowers you’re picking have fully opened and have not started to wilt or turn brown. And give them a sniff, too: you want a sweet floral scent. Anything a little whiffy could mean the flowers are past their best. Foraging for elderflowers: make sure the flowers you’re picking have fully opened and have not started to wilt or turn brown
Once you’ve collected your flowers , dunk them in a bowl of cold water and give them a gentle swoosh around the bowl to shake off any dirt or critters.Citric acid isn’t just a natural kitchen cleaner: it’s a key ingredient in elderflower cordial, too. You can pick a bag up from your local pharmacy or a big supermarket. You can also pick up a kilogram of the stuff for less than a fiver on
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