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<blockquote data-quote="sparkles" data-source="post: 196010" data-attributes="member: 34577"><p>Well I'm really not too sure how suitable this recipe will be from a diabetic's point of view. But I love elderflower cordial and up here in the north the elderflowers are out right now so the time is ripe as well as the flowers..</p><p></p><p>I chose this recipe off the net because it has half as much sugar as the other ones I found. And then dont forget its a cordial so it will be diluted. I really have no idea if this is too much sugar 1kg in 1 1/2 litres water. Well I am going to make it anyway because its virtually free, delicious and non diabetic friends and family can always use it.</p><p></p><p><u><strong>Fiona’s traditional elderflower cordial recipe</strong></u></p><p>Ingredients:</p><p>1.5 litres of boiling water </p><p>1 kilo of white granulated sugar </p><p>20 large elderflower heads (if they are small, pick more) </p><p>4 lemons </p><p>55g of citric acid</p><p>Method:</p><p>In a Pyrex bowl (or deep saucepan) pour the boiling water onto the sugar and stir. Leave to cool, stirring every now and then to dissolve the sugar.</p><p>When cool add the citric acid, the lemons (zested and sliced) and the elderflower heads.</p><p>Leave to steep for 48 hours.</p><p>Strain twice through sterilised muslin (how do I sterilise muslin? See Tips and tricks below)</p><p>Using a jug and funnel carefully pour into hot sterilised bottles (how do I sterilise bottles? See Tips and tricks below)</p><p>Tips and tricks:</p><p>How do I sterilise a jelly bag or muslin square?</p><p>Both can be scalded with boiling water. If you are using a clean muslin bag or square you can iron them with a hot iron. This also works with tea cloths. </p><p>How do I sterilise bottles?</p><p>The sterilising method that we used is simple. Just before making the syrup, I quickly wash and rinse the bottles and place them upside down in a cold oven. Set the temperature to 160c (140c fan-assisted). When the oven has reached the right temperature I turn off the heat. The bottles will stay warm for quite a while. Sterilise the lids by boiling these for a few minutes in water.</p><p></p><p>sparkles</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sparkles, post: 196010, member: 34577"] Well I'm really not too sure how suitable this recipe will be from a diabetic's point of view. But I love elderflower cordial and up here in the north the elderflowers are out right now so the time is ripe as well as the flowers.. I chose this recipe off the net because it has half as much sugar as the other ones I found. And then dont forget its a cordial so it will be diluted. I really have no idea if this is too much sugar 1kg in 1 1/2 litres water. Well I am going to make it anyway because its virtually free, delicious and non diabetic friends and family can always use it. [u][b]Fiona’s traditional elderflower cordial recipe[/b][/u] Ingredients: 1.5 litres of boiling water 1 kilo of white granulated sugar 20 large elderflower heads (if they are small, pick more) 4 lemons 55g of citric acid Method: In a Pyrex bowl (or deep saucepan) pour the boiling water onto the sugar and stir. Leave to cool, stirring every now and then to dissolve the sugar. When cool add the citric acid, the lemons (zested and sliced) and the elderflower heads. Leave to steep for 48 hours. Strain twice through sterilised muslin (how do I sterilise muslin? See Tips and tricks below) Using a jug and funnel carefully pour into hot sterilised bottles (how do I sterilise bottles? See Tips and tricks below) Tips and tricks: How do I sterilise a jelly bag or muslin square? Both can be scalded with boiling water. If you are using a clean muslin bag or square you can iron them with a hot iron. This also works with tea cloths. How do I sterilise bottles? The sterilising method that we used is simple. Just before making the syrup, I quickly wash and rinse the bottles and place them upside down in a cold oven. Set the temperature to 160c (140c fan-assisted). When the oven has reached the right temperature I turn off the heat. The bottles will stay warm for quite a while. Sterilise the lids by boiling these for a few minutes in water. sparkles [/QUOTE]
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