Elderflower recipes
As well as making a refreshing cordial, the aromatic, herby flavour of elderflower is perfect in pudding, jelly and cake recipes.
Scent can vary quite a bit between trees. When you’re foraging for elderflowers, make sure you sniff the flowers on a few different trees before picking – until you find some with a fresh-not-musty scent you love. Try to avoid trees near busy roads if you can. Take a pair of sharp scissors, a couple of large bags, and off you go! Read our tips on foraging for elderflower for more information.
Need ideas for what to make with your haul? Start with a classic elderflower cordial, which can then be used to fragrance a variety of recipes – from elderflower and cucumber prosecco cocktails to an elderflower, lemon and cherry cream cake.
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Pavlova recipes
Gooseberry and toasted coconut pavlova
This showpiece pavlova from food writer Angela Clutton anticipates summer's arrival, combining elderflowers and early-season gooseberries.
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British puddings
Elderflower jellies with boozy cream
An effortless little pud (for grown-ups) these jellies are packed with the heady aromas of elderflower. Delightful!
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Meringue recipes
Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue
It doesn't get much more summery than this: crisp meringue topped with elderflower-spiked whipped cream and a pile of sweet strawberries.Â
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Cocktail recipes
Elderflower prosecco with cucumber
Complete any summer party with this light elderflower prosecco cocktail, garnished with cucumber ribbons for extra freshness.
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Frozen dessert recipes
Strawberry and elderflower sorbet
You won't find a more summery dessert than our strawberry and elderflower sorbet. It's the perfect refreshing treat to cool down with on a hot day.Â
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Elderflower recipes
Elderflower fizz
This bubbly elderflower drink is so easy to make. Light and fragrant, it’s a good alternative to shop-bought fizz and is low in alcohol (1.5V)
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Pannacotta recipes
Pannacotta with gooseberry and elderflower compote
A perfectly set, wobbling gooseberry pannacotta is a wonderful thing on a summer evening. Serve the creamy dessert with elderflower compote.
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Strawberry recipes
Strawberry and elderflower fool with lemon biscuits
You'd be a fool not to try these light, summery strawberry and elderflower desserts topped with moreish lemon biscuits - for your next dinner party?
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Recipes to celebrate spring
Elderflower gin and tonic
A quick and easy cocktail recipe – try our springtime gin and tonic, made with elderflower liqueur and a sprig of fresh herbs.
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August seasonal recipes
Blackberry, mint and elderflower fool
When it's this easy, you'd be a fool not to try it. A simple, summer blackberry fool that looks impressive but requires minimal effort.Â
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Elderflower recipes
Elderflower, lemon and cherry cream flourless cake
This elderflower, lemon and cherry cream flourless cake with gorgeous pink topping and fresh cherries is a gluten-free celebration of summer.
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Canapés and cocktails
Hugo cocktails
How to make a Hugo cocktail...Transport yourself to a summery evening in Northern Italy with a refreshing cocktail of prosecco, gin and elderflower cordial.
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Make-ahead summer dessert recipes
Elderflower syllabub pavlova
Elderflower adds a subtle sweetness to desserts and drinks. We've used elderflower for a spin on the classic pavlova. This summer dessert is bound to empress.
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Make-ahead dessert recipes
Clodagh McKenna’s elderflower jellies
Clodagh McKenna's elderflower jelly recipe makes for a wonderful dessert. It's light and subtle flavour means it's also an ideal palate cleanser.
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Strawberry recipes
Strawberry, elderflower and prosecco cream jellies
Make the most of seasonal strawberries with this decadent jelly recipe. Elderflower works so well with strawberry, and the prosecco gives it all a lift.
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Frozen dessert recipes
Elderflower, cucumber and gin granita
This easy-to-make dessert recipe for elderflower, cucumber and gin granita makes a great grown-up sweet course for a dinner party.
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