Wonderful
elderflower

At long last the wonderful elderflower is in bloom. You can pick the flowers of the elderflower in June and July, and the ripe berries in August. Both the flowers and the berries can be used in many delicious foods – that are also very easy to make. We've brought all of our wonderful elderflower recipes together here.

Elderflower cordial

Elderflower collins

Elderflower and lemon curd

Lemon and elder syrup

Elderflower panna cotta with lime-marinated berries

Elderflower granita

Did you know this about elder

Elder (Sambucus nigra) grows wild and in gardens. The true elder variety blossoms in June with large yellowish-white flower heads that are used to make cordials, jams and desserts. The black elderberries can also be used to make cordials and jams. Red elder is a wild, non-edible elder variety with coral-coloured berries. In ancient times, elder was regarded as a holy plant. The nordic goddess Freya was believed to live in the elder tree, and would be invoked to help solve love problems. In the past, elder was used for medicinal purposes and as tea. It is still used for tea, but mainly for cordial.

Elderberry cordial

Deep-fried elderflowers

Strawberry and elderflower cordial

Refreshing summer drink

Elderflower curd

Sponge cake with elderflower icing

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Elderflower cordial

Wonderful elderflower

At long last the wonderful elderflower is in bloom. You can pick the flowers of the elderflower in June and July, and the ripe berries in August. Both the flowers and the berries can be used in many delicious foods – that are also very easy to make. We've brought all of our wonderful elderflower recipes together here.

Swiss roll with strawberry mousse and lavender sugar

Strawberry season

Summer - punnets of perfect strawberries! Make the most of all the summer strawberries. Delicious eaten as they are - but be inspired too by our strawberry recipes. If you are too busy to do anything with these wonderful strawberries now, simply freeze the berries until the winter.

Panna cotta with mint

Summer Desserts

When it is hot, what better way to end a BBQ or summer party than with a sweetly tart and refreshing summer dessert. Here you will find tips for easy-to-make delicious summer desserts as well as those that are a little more advanced.

Rhubarb and raspberry jam

Jam and marmalade with the flavours of summer

Beautiful cakes for spring and summer parties! No party is complete without cake! So why not serve up a delicious homemade creation for the most memorable events of the year? 

Ice creams on a stick

Make your own ice cream

Why buy ice cream when you can make it from scratch yourself? We've gathered our favourite ice cream recipes here, but feel free to experiment and develop your own favourites.

Elderflower Collins

Summer drinks

Offer summer drinks at your outdoor parties or celebrate in peace and quiet at home. Here you can find refreshing summer drinks for all tastes as well as alcohol-free drinks. Why not try a Bubbly Sangria or a Rhubarb Margarita?