Elderflower Jelly
Elderflower jelly is really simple to make and can easily be done whilst making elderflower cordial because it starts the same way, or if you have some bottled elderflower cordial you can transform that into jelly for the novelty.
Ingredients:
20 elderflower heads
1 litre of water
1 lemon
700 grams of sugar
3 grams of agar agar
Method:
Place your flowers in a large heat-proof bowl or saucepan with the sliced lemon
Boil 1 litre of water and pour over the flowers and lemon. Leave to stand over night.
Strain the liquid through a muslin cloth or thin tea towel, squeezing gently until all the liquid has been extracted.
Put the liquid in a saucepan and add the sugar.
Heat until the sugar has all dissolved. Boil for 15 minutes.
Add the agar agar and beat in well with a whisk. Boil for a further 3 minutes then pour into sterilised jars, put sterile lids on and leave to cool. Once cooled, check that all your jars have sealed and store in a cool, dark place.