Elderflowers

Elderflowers are so good in teas, drinks, wines, deserts or just as food decoration, elderflowers are beautiful flowers that give us so much

Whatever you use for Elderflowers making sure the growers have matured them to the right point gives time to nature to provide all the full flavour we are looking for

Why go the lengths of making Elderflower Cordial or Wine and using quickly grown flowers, all that effort for a somewhat nice elderflower flavour is not what we look for

Grown and dried in the UK

Packed in a Unit that handles Sesame Seeds, Mustard and Celery

Elderflowers - Quick Reference

What is it?: Dried elderflowers used to infuse drinks, desserts, syrups and delicate sweet dishes.

Flavour: Floral, honeyed and gently fruity, with notes often associated with pear, grape and citrus.

Common uses: Use in cordials, teas, syrups, jellies, cakes, desserts, poached fruit and cocktails or alcohol-free drinks.

Pairs well with: Pairs well with lemon, apple, gooseberry, strawberry, mint, vanilla and sparkling water.

How to use: Infuse gently in warm or cold liquid and strain before use; excessive boiling can flatten the delicate aroma.

Compare with: Elderflower is softer and fruitier than lavender and less apple-like than chamomile.

Substitute: Orange blossom can replace some floral character, though it is more perfumed and citrus-forward.

Good to know: The flowers are valued mainly for aroma, so keeping them sealed away from heat and light is especially important.