Elderflower Syrup
Make your own elderflower syrup, a delicate-flavored floral sweetener that can be used as a drink mixer or to drizzle over desserts.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 48kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons dried elderflowers
- 1½ cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- If using fresh elderflowers, wash them and pat them dry.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the elderflowers and water to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes. The liquid will reduce.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and strain the tea mixture to yield a smooth, refined liquid. Strain again if any seeds or floral bits come through. Discard the spent elderflowers.
- Measure the hot liquid and add an equal amount of sugar. (Alternatively, measure 1 cup of liquid and 1 cup of syrup.) Stir until dissolved.
- Let cool completely, then funnel the elderflower syrup into a jar or bottle. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to one month.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5ounce | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
