Elderflower recipes
As well as making a refreshing cordial, the aromatic, herby flavour of elderflower is perfect in puddings, jellies and cakes.
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!
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British puddings
Elderflower jellies with boozy cream
An effortless little pud (for grown-ups) packed with the heady aromas of elderflower. The first few flowers come into season...
Meringue recipes
Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue
Crisp meringue is topped with elderflower-spiked whipped cream and a pile of sweet strawberries in this springtime dessert. This recipe...
Cocktail recipes
Elderflower prosecco with cucumber
Complete any summer party with this light elderflower prosecco cocktail, garnished with cucumber ribbons for extra freshness. Try our elderflower...
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...
Elderflower recipes
Elderflower fizz
This summer refresher is easier to make than you might think. A light and fragrant drink, it’s a fantastic alternative...
Pannacotta recipes
Pannacotta with gooseberry and elderflower compote
A perfectly set, wobbling pannacotta is a wonderful thing. Served with sweet-tart gooseberry compote, to cut through the creaminess, it...
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. Or,...
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...
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 berry dessert that looks impressive...
Elderflower recipes
Elderflower, lemon and cherry cream flourless cake
A flourless cake with elderflower cordial (or you can use liqueur), lemon and cherry cream is a dream for gluten-free...
Canapés and cocktails
Hugo cocktails
Learn how to make a Hugo cocktail, and transport yourself to a sunny Italian evening. It’s a refreshing, super-zesty mix...
Make-ahead summer dessert recipes
Elderflower syllabub pavlova
A summer dessert recipe made with a crisp meringue. It’s topped with softly whipped cream and ripe summer fruit. Our...
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...
Strawberry recipes
Strawberry, elderflower and prosecco cream jellies
Make the most of seasonal summer strawberries with this decadent jelly recipe. Elderflower works so well with strawberry, and the...
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....
Elderflower recipes
Elderflower cordial
Make a supply of this cordial recipe when elderflowers are in season and it’ll be easy to put together fantastic...
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