Elderflower syrup, with its delicate and slightly sweet aroma, is a true delight for enhancing your ice cream. Perfect for drizzling over yogurt, vanilla, or fruit ice cream, it adds an elegant and subtle touch. This recipe is also ideal for flavoring drinks, cocktails, or even desserts.
Ingredients :
- 20 umbels of elderflowers (very fresh)
- 1 liter of water
- 800 g of sugar
- The juice of 2 lemons (and their zest)
- 1 tablespoon of citric acid (optional, for preservation)
Preparation :
- Prepare the elderflowers.
Pick the elderflower umbels on a beautiful sunny day, preferably away from polluted areas. Gently shake them to remove any insects, then cut the stems. Do not wash the flowers too much, so as not to lose their delicate aroma. - Flower Infusion:
In a large saucepan, combine the elderflowers, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Heat the water and pour it over the flowers and lemon. Cover and let it infuse for 24 hours in the refrigerator. - Filter the infusion
After 24 hours, filter the infusion through a sieve or cheesecloth to remove the flowers and zest, pressing lightly to extract all the aromas. - Add the sugar.
Put the strained liquid in a saucepan, add the sugar and citric acid if using, then heat gently, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. - Preserve your syrup
. Pour the still-hot syrup into sterilized bottles and seal immediately. Store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks, or even months, thanks to the citric acid.
My Personal Tip:
This elderflower syrup is perfect for drizzling over strawberry or raspberry ice cream made with Ninja Creami. Its floral flavor also pairs beautifully with yogurt or coconut ice cream for a light and refreshing dessert. I also love using it to flavor drinks or summer cocktails – a real treat with homemade lemonade!
And there you have it, a delicate and refined homemade elderflower syrup, perfect for enhancing your frozen desserts. It's a simple recipe to make and will add an elegant floral touch to your Ninja Creami creations!
