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The elderberry is a plant whose history is as old as human history. As early as ancient Greece, they planted elderberries to attract good spirits to their homes.
The colors of white elderberry are small, white to yellowish and have a strong aroma. They bloom in May and June, but in July you can find a suitable color for picking.
They are used for elderberry tea, elderberry syrup, for sprinkling cakes that acquire a pleasant aroma.
Essential oils, tannins, vitamins, flavonoids, sugars, organic acids and other nutrients make elderberry a preferred plant with many healing properties.
White elderberry syrup is an extremely refreshing drink, a real elixir for hot summer days, when served with lemon and ice cubes.
Here how to make white elderberry syrup step by step.
Choosing an elderberry bush - it is important, it must be clean, because the flowers are not washed, only cleaned of unnecessary twigs. It is good to use them soon after harvesting, while they are still fresh and most fragrant.
Ingredients for white elderberry syrup for about 6 liters of syrup:
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1. Elder flowers - 60 pcs.
2. Sugar - 4 kg or less
3. Citric acid - 4 sachets
4. Clean or filtered water - 4 liters
Soaking time - 24 hours or 48 - the more, the better.
Preparation of the syrup:
Elder flowers are soaked in water so that all the flowers of the water are well covered.
After a day they released their aromas into the water. It is filtered through gauze or a strainer and citric acid and sugar are added. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. If desired, and for more freshness you can add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
The syrup is poured into glass bottles to the top so that no air remains and stored in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Dilute with water in a ratio of 1: 9.
Elderberry syrup has a tonic and refreshing effect in the summer heat. Apart from being a stand-alone drink, it can also be used as an additive to other drinks to enrich their taste. Makes them slightly sweet. It is an excellent addition to nut milks. It can replace another sweetener in homemade creams, candies, chocolates and other sweet temptations.
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