John Myers
Ingredients for 1 servings:
- 15 elderflower umbels
- 1 liter of water
- 500 g gelling sugar
- 2 packs of citric acid
Instructions
Working time approx. 15 minutes; Rest time approx. 12 hours; Total time approx. 12 hours 15 minutes
delicious jelly for a great breakfast or to refine your tea
The elderflowers are roughly checked for insects, then the small blossoms are roughly snipped off at the front with scissors. The blossoms are placed in a large bowl and boiled water is poured over them to kill any remaining insects. IMPORTANT: Do not wash the blossoms, or all the flavor will be lost. The liquid is left to stand overnight and then poured through a fine sieve or a tea towel. Then the liquid is brought to a boil with the citric acid and the gelling sugar. Test for settling by placing some jelly on a plate and slowly tipping it over. If it solidifies, the jelly is ready. The citric acid is important for setting. Then pour into jars while still hot and seal tightly. It also tastes delicious when made half and half with strawberries or other fruit. I also like to sweeten my tea with it. It tastes beautifully fruity and smells wonderful. LITTLE TIP: The flavor comes out best on bread with cream cheese or quark!
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