Elderberry Cordial Recipe - Great British Chefs

Step 1

Remove the berries from the stems using a fork then wash them, removing any bits of stalk or leaf

Step 2

Drain the berries and place in a pan along with the lemon rind. Cover with the water and simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes, until the berries have broken down. Skim away any scum that appears on the surface

Step 3

Strain the juice through a colander lined with muslin cloth set over a bowl. Gently press the berries to extract as much juice as possible

Step 4

Return the juice to the pan and add the sugar and lemon juice. Gently heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved

Step 5

Taste and add more sugar or lemon juice to your taste

Step 6

Decant into a sterilised bottle and seal