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Elderflower Cordial

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)14.9472
Energy (kCal)1580.5242
Carbohydrates (g)378.8158
Total fats (g)0.4015
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Shake elderflowers to expel any insects, and then place in large bowl. | 2. Put sugar into a pan with the water and bring to boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. | 3. While the sugar syrup is heating, pare zest of lemons off in wide strips and toss into bowl with elderflowers. Slice lemons, discard the ends, and add slices to bowl. | 4. Pour over boiling syrup, and stir in the citric acid. Cover with a cloth and leave at room temp for 24 hours. | 5. Next day, strain cordial through a sieve lined with muslin (or a new J-Cloth rinsed out in boiling water), and pour into thoroughly cleaned glass or plastic bottles. | 6. Screw on lids and it's ready to use. | 7. TO SERVE: Dilute cordial to taste with fizzy water, and serve over ice. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    elderberry flower 20 heads 66.75 0.0 14.85 0.375
    sugar 1 7/8 7/8 1511.2125 377.9925 0.0 0.0
    water 1 1/4 1/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    lemon 2 unwaxed 2.5617 0.8233 0.0972 0.0265
    citric acid 75 g 66.75 0.0 14.85 0.375

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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