Elderflower cordial or elderflower press as it is known is often made in many European countries, especially in the north and the Balkan countries. In some European countries, they even make wine from the berries of the plant. In Hungary, they produce a brandy made from elderberries and to make it they need 50 kilos of fruit to produce just 1 litre of the brandy. Sweden and France both produce popular liqueurs from elderflowers and in Belgium, they even create a beer from the berries.

Many people use elderflowers as fritters or in tempura. It’s not very French I’d have to say but it does sound delicious but doesn’t anything dipped in batter and fried sound delicious? Wherever you might use edible flowers you can use elderflowers in the recipe. You can make an herbal tea from fresh elderflowers which is light, fruity, and delicious. But you can also do this with dried elderflowers as well.

If you are growing your own elderflowers then one of the best things to make at home is some delicious Elderflower Syrup. Here’s my recipe for homemade Elderflower syrup.