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Elderflower Infused Honey

This infused honey has the most gorgeous flavour - subtly floral with a zesty undertone. If you have access to loads of elderflower heads this would make wonderful Christmas gifts or another infused honey. To eat; drizzle over pancakes or waffles, OR make into a quick lemonade on a hot day - In a jug combine ice cubes, water, freshly squeezed lemon and elderflower honey to taste. Oh la la I am looking forward to this in the coming months.

Ingredients

You will need:

  • 300 ml jar
  • elderflower heads enough to lightly pack the jar
  • about 200ml local raw honey - I used Mountain Valley Autumn Gold Honey [available from the Nelson Market]
  • time - about 1 week to infuse
  • another jar
  • small sieve or strainer

Instructions

  • Collect the flower heads, snipping off the stalks, and pack gently into the jar. Pour the honey over the elderflower heads until it comes to top of the jar. Cover lightly with cheesecloth or beeswax coated fabric* and sit on a window sill to infuse for about a week.
  • Strain the honey through a small sieve into a new jar. Use within a few months or the flavour starts to disappear.

Notes

I used Honey Wrap reusable beeswax food wrap, available HERE.