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↗Ingredients
- 200 g hawthorn blossom
- 200g caster sugar
- 1 litre spring water
Method
- Clean and rinse the hawthorn flowers, making sure to remove any insects or dirt.
- In a clean saucepan, mix together the sugar and the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir the mixture to dissolve all the sugar into the water.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the mixture from the heat and add the flowers. Crushing or bruising the flowers slightly will add a stronger floral flavour.
- Cover the saucepan and leave the hawthorn flowers to infuse for up to four hours for a stronger flavour. They can be infused for up to an hour for a milder flavour.
- Strain the syrup through a muslin or cheesecloth into a clean jug.
- Pour the mixture into sterilised glass jars or bottles.
- The bottles can be stored in the fridge for a longer duration, or in a cool dark cupboard. They should keep for up to six months, however, it is best to check regularly for any signs of mould and in which case the cordial should be thrown away.
- What can I use as a substitute for hawthorn flowers?
- Which herbal traditions use hawthorn flowers?
This editorial draft organizes preparation facts extracted from 1 research source. It is not ready for publication until every quantity, step and safety note has been checked against the linked source trail.
Preparation overview
A syrup or herbal honey combines a prepared liquid or plant material with a sweetener. Concentration, heating, storage and age-related honey restrictions must be checked carefully.
At a glance
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Yield: a delicious hawthorn flower cordial recipe for refreshing springtime drinks.
- Temperatures: 100°C
Safety review
- This automated research draft must be checked against every linked source before publication.
- Review food allergens, contamination controls and storage life before use.
Editorial verification checklist
- Confirm plant identity, plant part and preparation form.
- Verify every quantity, ratio, temperature and duration against the primary source.
- Check allergies, pregnancy, childhood use, medicine interactions and route of administration.
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Toxic / do not self-use
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- This automated research draft must be checked against every linked source before publication.
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