From The Little Book of Hygge, here is an elderflower cordial recipe that harkens back to the wonderful smell of childhood summers in Denmark.

  • 30 Elderflower clusters
  • 3 large lemons
  • 6 cups water
  • 8 cups sugar
    1. Wash elderflower clusters well and place them in a large bowl
    2. Scrub the lemons under hot water, slice them, and add them to the clusters in the bowl
    3. Bring water to a boil and add the sugar
    4. Pour hot water into the bowl containing the elderflowers and lemons.
    5. Cover the bowl with a lid and let it rest for three days.
    6. Strain the liquid and pour into bottles. Store in the fridge.

 

Makes 10.5 cups of elderflower lemonade. Serves 10-12.”

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