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Elderflower sorbet

Elderflower sorbet in green glass dessert dish with silver spoon. Branch of Elderflower. White tablecloth. Dark leafy background.

Elderflowers are usually still in bud on 1st May so it’s not possible to make your own Elderflower cordial in time to make this sorbet to serve on May Day. However, bought elderflower cordial works just as well.

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring jug
  • Small bowl
  • Ice-cream maker
  • Freezable lidded container

Preparation method

  • If using an ice-cream maker place the bowl in the freezer for 24 hours before needed.
  • Place the lemon juice in the bowl and add the icing sugar.
  • Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Measure the elderflower cordial in the measuring jug and top up with cold water to 400ml.
  • Add the sweetened lemon juice and whisk everything together.
  • Turn the ice-cream maker on to set the paddle going and slowly pour in the liquid.
  • Churn until a sorbet consistency has been reached.
  • Immediately transfer to an ice-cream pot or freezable lidded container and place in the freezer.
  • Allow to completely freeze before serving.
  • Alternatively, if you haven’t got an ice cream maker, pour the liquid into the freezable container, cover and place in the freezer for an hour or until the mixture starts to crystallise.
  • Remove from the freezer and beat until smooth.
  • Return to the freezer and repeat this process every hour until the right consistency has been reached.

20th century

Serves:
Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours

Ingredients

  • 150 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 300 ml elderflower cordial
  • 75 g icing sugar
  • 100 ml water

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Elderflower sorbet
Serving Size
 
76 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
110
Percent of Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sodium
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
26
mg
1
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
0.1
g
0
%
Calcium
 
1.5
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Keywords

Elderflower

May Day

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