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Elderflower And Pomegranate Cordial

June 12, 2014 by GG 24 Comments

Elderflowers In The Hedgerow

Elderflowers In The Hedgerow

Campions and wild carrots are in full bloom in the long grass, daisies stride across our lawn and the wild cherries burst in brilliant red from the trees.  Dog roses bob gently in the breeze, curling in and out of the honeysuckle.  The gentle fragrance of elderflowers wafts up the lane as the warmth of the sun releases the scent of summer.  This is what you bottle when you make elderflower cordial.

Elderflowers and Lemons Ready In A Bowl

Elderflowers and Lemons Ready In A Bowl

A fragrance of times gone by and as British as strawberries and cream tea.  Not as quick to rustle up, but not difficult either.  A little patience and an overnight steep, fills the bottles with sun and summer.

Elderflowers grow wild along most country lanes, gather in a bowl or roomy carrier bag, on the day you’re going to use them, they don’t keep well.  Give each blossom a little shake to de bug and then pop in your bag or bowl.

RECIPE

Bottled Elderflower and Pomegranate cordial

Bottled Elderflower and Pomegranate cordial

Elderflower and pomegranate Cordial

Makes about 2 litres

  • 1.5  kilos (7 and 1/2 cups)  sugar
  • 1.5 litres (6 cups and 4 tablespoons) of water
  • 30 elderflower heads, various sizes
  • 3 lemons, unwaxed
  • Seeds from 4 pomegranates
  • 50g (3 and 1/2 tablespoons) citric acid
  • Sterilised bottles for storage

Method

  • Put the sugar and water in a large pan and bring to the boil, simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear
  • Meanwhile, place the elderflowers in a large bowl or jug
  • Thinly peel the lemons, keeping the rind and thinly slicing the lemon flesh, place in the bowl or jug with the elderflowers
  • Add the pomegranate seeds and sprinkle on the citric acid
  • Pour over the boiled sugar water, cover with a cloth and put in a cool dark place to steep overnight
  • The following day, line a nylon sieve (metal may taint the flavour) with a muslin cloth or clean tea towel and sieve the mixture into a jug
  • Discard the all the bits, pour the sieved cordial into sterilised bottles and place in the fridge.  They will keep for about 1 month.
  • Dilute to taste with water, sparkling water or sparkling wine
Elderflower and pomegranate cordial

Elderflower and pomegranate cordial

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Comments

  1. cheri says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    Oh how I love this, wish I had access to elderflowers. Your presentation is very nice GG.

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 13, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      Thank you. Elderflowers grow almost everywhere in europe, parks, verges, waste ground. Its amazing to think that they can produce such a wonderful flavoured cordial, but the season is very short. GG

      Reply
  2. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    So summery and beautiful. Excellent!

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 13, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      It is perfect for summer. I have a bottle of prosecco in the fridge for a perfect Friday night mix. GG

      Reply
  3. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    June 12, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Oh Glam, you are making we want to reach through the computer to grab a sip. Looks so lovely.

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      Thank you Bintu. It’s well worth making, although it doesn’t last long in this house. GG

      Reply
  4. Erika says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    Such a poetic description! Lovely pics 🙂

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you so much. I love summer hedgerows. GG

      Reply
  5. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    June 13, 2014 at 6:53 am

    Awesome recipe GG!! I have shared this with a Canberra foodie who was recently complaining about how expensive shop bought elderflower cordial is!

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:49 pm

      Oh thank you Lizzy, it is surprisingly easy to make and if you add two Camden tablets (used in wine and beer making) to make it keep longer. GG

      Reply
  6. Krista says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:45 am

    I love elderflower so much. When I was visiting relatives in Denmark, they made elderflower cordial and just the smell of it now brings back such good memories. This is a beautiful combination. 🙂

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Me too and such a perfect thing to forage. GG

      Reply
  7. Mandy - The Complete Book says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Beautiful!
    Have a super weekend.
    🙂 Mandy xo

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks Mandy and to you too. GG

      Reply
  8. Ken says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Beautiful! This looks better than any other Pomegranate Juice advert (or otherwise) anywhere. Love elderflower concentrate too, very aromatic.

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Thank you. i love pomegranate and was going to use some molasses for this recipe, but I couldn’t find it locally so went with fruit instead. It has such a fresh flavour. GG

      Reply
  9. Hotly Spiced says

    June 13, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    Stunning! I love the colour of the cordial and elderflower and pomegranate is a wonderful combination. I don’t think I’ve ever seen elderflowers before – they’re gorgeous and how lovely that they grow along little lanes and you can just help yourself xx

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 14, 2014 at 9:51 am

      I just love being able to forage for things. You do need to know what you’re picking, but a lot of things are very identifiable. GG

      Reply
  10. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    That’s just gorgeous. I’ve never held elderflowers but it’s now a goal of mine!

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 14, 2014 at 9:52 am

      They are very pretty delicate lace like flowers but not for vases. The first day they are sweet and lovely, the longer they are kept the more they get a tang of cats wee!! GG

      Reply
  11. Jude says

    June 15, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    What a super combination, it does make a pretty colour. The Elderflowers are just about at an end here, but I’ve noted this for next year.

    Reply
    • GG says

      June 15, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      There are still a few left here and some to come out. Isn’t it a shame the season is so short. GG

      Reply
  12. Karen says

    June 17, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    Absolutely wondrous! I have an elderflower and strawberry cordial recipe of post soon and the colours are the same as your lovely pomegranate cordial, which glows like a ruby jewel! Fab GG!

    Reply
  13. sherry from sherryspickings says

    June 23, 2014 at 1:01 am

    how lovely this looks! i wish we had these flowers in australia. maybe we do and i just don’t know? 🙂

    Reply

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