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Elderflower recipes

Wondering what to make with elderflowers? Browse our best elderflower recipes, including refreshing cordial, cakes and desserts. We’ve even got a savoury recipe, for Italian-style pickles with elderflower.

How to forage for wild elderflower: Elderflowers have a distinctive sweet floral scent, which you will recognise if you’ve had cordial made from the blossoms before, and have white, star-shaped flowers. Find out more about how to identify and pick it.
Old fashioned favourites: Learn how to make elderflower cordial to enjoy in drinks and recipes through the summer or try a batch of fizzy elderflower ‘wine’. Elderflower cordial is delicious in a classic hugo spritz cocktail, too.
Cakes and bakes: Make the most of elderflower’s aromatic scent with a drizzle loaf, lemon and elderflower cake or tangy tart.
Inspired desserts: Fragrant elderflower goes well with summer fruits. We love it this elegant gooseberry pavlova and easy strawberry fool.