If you can find fresh elderflowers (it’s getting late in the season by now but you may find some around) do try making your own cordial. It’s honestly so easy. If you don’t have time — or inclination — it will be just as delicious with shop bought.
20 heads of elderflower (in season from May-June) 1 litre of water 450g caster sugar 4 unwaxed lemons 5 tbsp local runny honey You will also need fine muslin (or good quality kitchen roll) 1.5 kg plain flour (approximately) 360ml lukewarm water 120ml elderflower cordial (homemade or shop bought) 40g fresh yeast (or 1 tbsp active dried yeast) 2 eggs (plus one egg white) 1 tbsp salt 60ml sunflower oil 300g strawberries (chopped) Bunch fresh mint (finely chopped).
