Elderflower Recipes

By Jenny Underwood
Published on July 1, 2023
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Harvest the prolific blooms of the elderberry to use in elderflower recipes. Try this elderberry tincture recipe or learn how to make elderflower syrup.

Elderflowers are used medicinally in syrups, teas, and tinctures. The flowers are ready to be picked when the head is in full or mostly full bloom.

Drying Flowers for Elderflower Tea

You can then dry the flowers by spreading them on parchment paper and drying them in a dehydrator or oven at 95 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit until crisp. Store in glass jars.

Turn your dried elderberry flowers into tea by steeping 2 teaspoons flowers in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes.

How to Make Elderflower Syrup

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