Grandma's elderflower syrup recipe with cinnamon

Name: Grandma's elderflower syrup recipe with cinnamon - Iolanda B.
Ingredients: Elderflower syrup recipe; 4.5 l water; 4; 5 elderflower heads; 500 g sugar; 500 g lemons (2 large lemons); 100 ml apple cider vinegar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tablespoon of rice

Beverages - Grandma's elderflower syrup recipe with cinnamon by Iolanda B. - Recipia

Elderflower soda grandma's recipe, with cinnamon I made this elderflower soda for the first time after asking several people how they prepare it and comparing a few recipes. Until then, I wasn't very curious to try it because I didn't like elderflower tea in the past. However, the elderflower soda pleasantly surprised me. It is prepared simply, directly in a large container, and after two to three days of sitting in the sun, it is strained and kept in the refrigerator. In this version, the cinnamon adds flavor, and the rice contributes to achieving a lightly carbonated drink. Quick info Total time: 2-3 days, depending on when the liquid starts to whiten Preparation time: unspecified; ingredients are put together in a container Cooking time: not necessary Servings: approximately 18 servings of 250 ml each Difficulty: easy Recipe type: homemade drink, refreshing Ingredients 4.5 l of water 4-5 elderflower heads 500 g of sugar 500 g of lemons, which is about 2 large lemons 100 ml of apple cider vinegar 2 sticks of cinnamon 1 heaping tablespoon of rice The ingredients are placed in a container of about 5 liters. In the original recipe, I used a 5-liter PET bottle because I didn't have a glass jar at hand. Preparation method 1. Put the water, elderflowers, sugar, lemons, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon sticks, and rice in a 5-liter container. 2. Close the container and shake it well so that the ingredients mix as much as possible. 3. Leave the container in the sun. The mixture should be shaken daily. 4. Check the liquid after two days. When it starts to whiten, the elderflower soda is ready to be strained. If it hasn't reached this point yet, it can be left for up to three days, watching the change in the appearance of the liquid. 5. Strain the elderflower soda to remove the flowers, lemons, rice, and cinnamon sticks. 6. Pour the drink into smaller bottles and put them in the refrigerator. The resulting soda is lightly carbonated, thanks to the rice. The cinnamon gives it a subtle flavor, different from the simple version with elderflowers and lemon. Why I make the recipe often I like that it doesn't require cooking and that all the ingredients are put in at once. After the mixture is prepared, it only needs to be shaken daily and monitored until the liquid starts to whiten. The elderflower soda is then kept in the refrigerator, in smaller bottles, and served cold. In addition, the result has a pleasant cinnamon flavor and a slight tartness. The rice does not noticeably change the taste but helps achieve that lightly carbonated sensation. Tips and variations Tips Use a sufficiently large container for the 4.5 liters of water and the other ingredients. In this recipe, a 5-liter PET was used, although a glass jar was the initially indicated option. Shake the container every day. This step is part of the preparation method and helps the ingredients mix. Do not rely solely on the exact number of days. The sign mentioned in the recipe is that the liquid starts to whiten, usually after two to three days in the sun. After straining, transfer the elderflower soda to smaller bottles and keep it in the refrigerator. The rice is used in the indicated amount, which is a heaping tablespoon. It is included for the effect of slight carbonation, not as a main ingredient for taste. Substitutions The recipe does not provide substitutions for ingredients. To maintain the taste and effect achieved in the original version, it is best to use elderflower heads, lemon, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and rice in the mentioned quantities. The container can be different, as the source of the recipe recommended a glass jar, but a 5-liter PET was used when the jar was not available. Variations The presented version is flavored with cinnamon, using two sticks. No other variations are indicated in the original recipe. If you wish to maintain the proportions and taste described here, do not modify the ingredients before trying the recipe in its basic form. The choice of cinnamon was also made due to the properties attributed to it by the author, being considered hypoglycemic and hypotensive. These claims do not replace medical recommendations, especially for people undergoing treatment or having issues with blood sugar or pressure. Serving ideas Serve the elderflower soda cold, after it has been in the refrigerator. It is suitable as a refreshing drink, especially on hot days. Because the drink is kept in smaller bottles, it can be taken out of the refrigerator in the desired quantity without having to move the entire container at once. Frequently asked questions How long should the elderflower soda sit in the sun? In this recipe, the mixture is left in the sun for two to three days. The moment the liquid starts to whiten is the sign used to decide when it can be strained. The container should be shaken daily. Can I use a PET instead of a glass jar? Yes. Although a glass jar was indicated, in this variant, a 5-liter PET was used because a jar was not available. The important thing is that the container has the necessary capacity for the water and all the ingredients. Why is rice added to the elderflower soda? Rice helps achieve a lightly carbonated elderflower soda. A heaping tablespoon is used, and the grains are removed later when the drink is strained. When should the elderflower soda be put in the refrigerator? After the liquid starts to whiten and is strained, the elderflower soda is poured into smaller bottles and kept in the refrigerator. What does elderflower soda with cinnamon taste like? It has the tart and sweet flavor of a drink made with lemon and sugar, complemented by the aroma of cinnamon sticks. In the resulting version, the drink is lightly carbonated. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and are calculated mainly based on the 500 g of sugar used in the recipe. The exact amount may vary, as it is not known how much sugar remains in the drink after the light fermentation period and straining. For a serving of approximately 250 ml, considering 18 servings from the total amount: Calories: approximately 110-115 kcal Carbohydrates: approximately 28 g Proteins: negligible Fats: negligible Most of the carbohydrates come from sugar. Lemons and elderflower heads contribute a small amount to the total nutritional value, while apple cider vinegar and cinnamon are used in small quantities. These figures are indicative, not laboratory values. Storage and reheating Elderflower soda is not reheated. After straining, it is placed in smaller bottles and kept in the refrigerator. The recipe does not specify an exact shelf life, so it is better to consume it while it retains its usual taste and appearance. If unusual changes in smell, color, or taste occur, the drink should not be consumed.

Grandma's elderflower syrup recipe with cinnamon

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