Elderflower Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   Cut oranges and lemon in slices (wash thoroughly before using).
2. 2
   Dissolve citric acid powder in the 3 litres of water.
3. 3
   Add cleaned elderflower heads, orange and lemon slices to water.
4. 4
   Let rest for 3 days.
5. 5
   Add 4kg of sugar and stir from time to time.
6. 6
   Let rest for another day.
7. 7
   Strain contents through a kitchen towel/mousselin and transfer to sterile glass bottles (you can save up some empty wine bottles, rinse them with boiling water and put them in the hot oven for about 1 hour at 150°C).