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Lemon and Elderflower Marmalade

June 7th, 2009 | 9 Comments

To make this marmalade you first need to make the elderflower cordial, I have invented this recipe to use up the lemons that are so wonderfully flavoured with the elder flowers, it seems such a waste to bin them when they can be made into this delicious marmalade. I make it by covering the lemons in a half water and half elderflower cordial and cook until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Now weigh them and add the same weight in sugar Bring to the boil (110c)  and continue at a rolling boiling  until setting point is reached. This can be checked by the cold plate test, put a teaspoon of marmalade on the plate and let it cool, if it wrinkles when you push your finger against it, it is at … Read entire article »

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Elderflower Cordial

June 7th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Elderflower cordial is quintessentially English, it summons up the perfect English summer garden drink. It has a bouquet that is light and fragrant and the flavour is so soft and velvety.  It can be diluted  with still or fizzy water and with the addition of a sprig of mint and slice of lemon and some ice it is so welcome on a long hot summer day. It is a great additive to gin or vodka and the cordial can be heated gently and evaporated to a syrup and served with ice-cream or fruit such as gooseberries or rhubarb. The season for the flowers is short so take advantage whilst you have the opportunity. It appeals to all my values, the ingredients are fresh, the flowers are free, and the result is fabulous…well … Read entire article »

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