Elderberry Recipe #2 |
Elderberry Syrup |
This is a great way of preserving fresh, ripe elderberries.
The syrup keeps in a jar in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Or you can freeze it in ice cube trays, then store the cubes in plastic bags, to last all winter. |
 |
|
|
|
Ingredients
Elderberries - as many as you have picked, say, 20 sprigs
Up to 200g sugar (see below)
Juice and rind of one lemon |
| |
|
| |
Method |
- Wash the elderberries thoroughly, by plunging them in a bowl of cold water & allowing the dirt / bugs/ leaves to float and be skimmed off
- Go through them carefully to remove any under-ripe berries
- Gently pull the berries off the stalks, either by rubbing along the stalk with your fingers or using a dinner fork
- Put the berries in a pan with the lemon juice, the lemon rind and half the sugar
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes and taste to test the sweetness. Add more sugar if you need to
- When the berries are soft (about 20 minutes) and the juice has thickened, the syrup is ready
- Push through a sieve to remove the pips
- When cool, store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Delicious with ice cream, waffles, fruit salad or diluted with sparkling water
|
|
| |
Time From Cupboard-To-Table |
30 minutes
|
| |
Notes & Variations |
| This can also be made with blackberries - delicious! |
| |
| |
| |
|
 |
Veg Box Recipes Newsletter
Make sure you always stay up-to-date with our latest seasonal hints, tips and recipes. Plus exclusive discounts and competitions from ethical companies.
And it's free!
Subscribe now |
|
|
| |
Ratings & Reviews |
| |
| |
Rate It! |
Have you tried this recipe? Tell us what you think of it.
|
|
| |
Find more recipes |
|
| |
| |
| |
