Elderflower jelly

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 15 elderflower umbels, blossomed
• 1.2 liters of white wine, dry
• 1 lemon(s) or 10 g citric acid
• 1 pack of gelling sugar, 3:1

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest period approx. 1 day; Total time approx. 1 day 30 minutes

with white wine

Place the open flower heads picked at lunchtime on a damp paper towel to allow the insects to escape. Do not wash because of the pollen that gives them their flavor. Then cut off the green stems and add the flowers to the white wine and cover. Leave the whole thing to stand, covered, in a cool place for at least 24 hours. If you like and it is cool enough, you can also leave it to stand for three days. Strain everything and boil with the gelling sugar for 4 minutes according to the instructions on the bag. Then fill into hot, clean twist-off jars. Add a few elderflowers to the jars for decoration, turn the jars upside down and twist them repeatedly until the flowers hang in the middle. This tastes very good and makes a lovely gift for loved ones.