Elderberry flower syrup: 2 recipes at home

Elderberry flowers have a pleasant smell. They are also used to make many different dishes: tea, kvass, syrup, jam, pancakes and even sauces. It is a popular ingredient in alcoholic cocktails.

Elderflower syrup can also be served with pancakes, cottage cheese, pastries and various desserts. It is recommended to pick elderberry flowers in the morning or afternoon.

Important! Use black elderberry inflorescences for all recipes below.

Monastic recipe for elderflower syrup

Dried elderberries are also suitable, you need to pour boiling water, leave for a day, and then strain and squeeze, and then follow the recipe.

Ingredients

1. Fresh black elderberry inflorescences - 40 sprigs

2. Water - 2.5 liters

3. Sugar - 2.5 kg

4. Citric acid - 40 g

5. Sorbic acid - 1 g

The method of preparation

1. Pick elderberries in places away from roadways, preferably in the forest or in a field.

2. Boil water in which to dissolve the lima.acid, leave to cool.

3. Control the inflorescences well from insects - do not rinse, cut off thick cuttings.

4. Pour the cooled boiled water over the flowers, put a plate on top and set aside in the hall.place for 24 hours.

5. After the time has elapsed, discard the flowers and strain the solution (preferably through a cloth)

6. Add sugar and let it boil over low heat for 10 minutes.

7. Give sorbic acid.

8. Pour into sterilized glass bottles while still warm.

9. No need to sterilize vodka bottles.

10. Store in a cool place.

An alternative recipe for elderflower syrup

Ingredients

1. Fresh black elderberry inflorescences - 20 sprigs

2. Water - 1 liter

3. Sugar - 1 kg

4. Lemon - 4 pieces.

Method of preparation

1. Rinse elderberry flowers carefully and let them drain.

2. Grate the zest from the lemons, cut in half and squeeze the juice.

3. Bring water to a boil, set the heat to low and add sugar.

4. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved, then add lemon zest and juice.

5. Stir well again and let the syrup cool completely.

6. Do not put the flowers in hot syrup, they will turn black and give off a little bitterness.

7. Now add the elderberry flowers to the cold syrup.

8. Cover and refrigerate for 1 day.

9. Mix everything well again after a day.

10. Cover and leave again to infuse in the refrigerator for another 2-3 days - so that the flowers give off all the flavor.

11. Then strain the syrup well through a sieve or cheesecloth.

12. Now the syrup must be boiled for 5 minutes, let cool slightly and sealed in sterile bottles or jars.

13. Store in the refrigerator. Guaranteed shelf life 2 weeks, if opened frequently, it usually lasts much longer.

Update: 24.08.2019

Category: Syrup recipes