Dessert: United Kingdom – Elderberry Syrup (Cordial)

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Elderberry Syrup (Cordial) recipe
Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep 10 min
Cook 35 min
Total 45 min

Ingredients

2 cups (300 g) elderberries, destemmed
4 cups (950 ml) water
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice, optional

Instructions

1. Simmer elderberries with water 20 minutes, mashing to release juices; strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth.
2. Return liquid to the pot, add sugar (and lemon juice if using), and simmer 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool and refrigerate.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 2

Calories: 887 kcal
Carbohydrates: 228.6 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 0.8 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Fiber: 10.5 g
Sodium: 30 mg
Potassium: 440 mg
Calcium: 74 mg
Iron: 2.51 mg
Vitamin A: 45 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 59.9 mg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:33:30+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some nutrient data are unavailable and are omitted.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
452
Country
United Kingdom
Region
British
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=452

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