Elderflower Cordial, elderflower champagne and elderflower wine – Andy Hamilton

Although we already have an elderflower cordial recipe on our elder article it is one for making it in bulk. I decide that as I have just made a smaller batch of elderflower cordial, some elder flower champagne and our forum is buzzing with talk of elderflower wine it would be good to put up a few recipes here. Elderflower cordial – Elderflower Champagne – Elderflower wine For any problems with elderflower champagne please see Andy’s other site. Elderflower Cordial An easy to make drink that can be frozen in plastic bottles, leaving room for expansion, so it can be enjoyed all year round. It will keep for almost a…

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Hawthorn Ketchup recipe

During most of my autumn courses I either run through how to make hawthorn ketchup or I have some on hand to try (preferable both!).  This year I thought I would at least get round to having the recipe up whilst they are in season .  This makes a very red and very delicious ketchup which can be used in the same way as a tomato ketchup. Please note that those on any heart medication are advised not to eat haws/hawthorn berries. Ingredients Mixed haw berries (midland hawthorn and common) 500g haws 300ml vinegar – red wine, cider or malt 170g sugar spices to taste – coriander, cumin…

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