Easy, classic elderflower cordial recipe. Very light, refreshing and fragrant cordial that can be enjoyed with some sparkling water, wine or champagne! Great for baking too!

Late May heralds the season – start steeping now

Elderflower Cordial — Kemp Kitchen

As we step into May the plant world around us is bursting into life, the hedgerows are full of Hawthorn blossoms, and this means the seasons Elder flower blossom isn’t far behind. This is one of my favourite times of year, and elderflowers gentle healing and energy is one of my favourites to work with, and is always highly anticipated … In this post I've included tips on elderflower foraging, its properties for health and healing AND a simple recipe for making elderflower cordial.

This week I felt it would be wrong not to share the recipe for my low-sugar, totally delicious elderflower cordial with you as it's the perfect time to get out and forage! I get so many questions every year about how I make it. So I thought I would share exactly what I do with you all. I have been

How to make elderflower cordial. This recipe is easy to make, and perfect to enjoy with sparkling water on a hot summers day.

Sweet, seasonal elderflower cordial made with honey instead of sugar. This is very simple to make, simply mixing, stirring, and steeping before storing.

Elderflower cordial is a wonderful base for all sorts of culinary treats......lemonade, sorbet, mousses, jelly, desserts, beverages, salad dressings, glazes etc. It is very easy to make, although you need to plan ahead as the flowers need to be steeped in the sugar mixture for four days.

Homemade elderflower syrup or cordial is simply a must for that sweet and fragrant taste of early summer! Really easy to make and oh so refreshing, make sure not to miss a chance of making your own as elderflower season is only fleeting.

Every year I make my own elderflower cordial and the results are amazing. Follow these steps to make a batch while elderflowers are in season.