{"id":72814,"date":"2021-04-16T18:16:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T18:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweetvegan.net\/?p=72814"},"modified":"2021-04-16T18:16:45","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T18:16:45","slug":"elderflower-syrup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweetvegan.net\/elderflower-syrup\/","title":{"rendered":"Elderflower syrup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Elderflower syrup<\/h2>Recipe by Jennifer-June<\/span><\/div>

Ingredients<\/h3>
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    1\u00a0lemon,\u00a0sliced <\/span><\/p><\/li>

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    10 \u00a0Elderflower Blossoms,\u00a0rinsed and trimmed of all greenery
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    2 1\/2 cups\u00a0granulated sugar(approx. 5 cups)
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    2 cups water\u00a0(approx. 4 cups)
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    1\/2 tablespoon\u00a0citric acid\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    Directions<\/h3>
    • Add the lemon slices and elderflower blossoms to a large heat safe mason jar



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    • In a separate pot, add the sugar, water and citric acid and bring to a boil
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    • Once the sugar has dissolved, pour the sugar syrup slowly over the lemons and elderflower blossoms and stir well to combine.<\/li>
    • Allow the mixture to cool completely and cover with a lid.<\/li>
    • Leave to sit for 48 hours, stirring a couple of times each day.

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    • Strain the mixture through a fine strainer or cheesecloth to remove any impurities.

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    • Add this syrup to a pot and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down so the mixture sits at a low boil for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before use.
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    • Mix with still or sparkling water at a syrup to water ratio of 1 ounce of syrup for every 1 cup of water or other beverage<\/li><\/ul><\/div>