How to make elderberry syrup for the winter: can be frozen and stored in the refrigerator
In late spring, the incredible elderberry plant begins to bloom. You shouldn't forget about it, because its inflorescences can become the main ingredient in a delicious syrup. The resulting drink can be opened in the winter, frozen or stored in the refrigerator, or made into a refreshing tonic in the heat of the day.
Food blogger Evelina Melnikova shared a recipe for elderberry syrup on her Instagram page.
Elderberry syrup recipe
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Ingredients:
- elderberry inflorescences - 25 pcs
- sugar - 2 kg
- water - 3 liters
- lemons - 4 pcs
- citric acid - 30 g
Elderberry and lemon syrup
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Method of preparation:
1. Leave the collected flowers to rest for 30 minutes. During this time, small insects should leave the plant.
2. Mix water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
The benefits of elderberry
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3. Add lemon juice and acid to the syrup.
4. Put the flowers in a deep bowl and pour the syrup over them. Leave for 48 hours.
Elderberry compote for the winter
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5. Then strain the syrup through cheesecloth and pour it into glass bottles.
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