Drinks
Elderflower compote
60 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.
Description
For the compote, you will need flowers from black elderberry only. Be careful: other types of elderberry are dangerous and poisonous. For the fruit base, you can use any fresh seasonal fruits or berries, or frozen ones. Overall, the recipe is complete. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare fresh elderflower blossoms, sugar, water, and fruit—I'm using gooseberries.
- 2
Step 2
Tear off the leaves, we won't need them. Thoroughly rinse the flower heads to remove dust, then let the water drain. Cut off the large stems.
- 3
Step 3
Put currants, elderflowers, and sugar into a saucepan.
- 4
Step 4
Pour in water, bring to a boil and simmer for a couple of minutes.
- 5
Step 5
Let the finished compote steep well, develop its color and flavor, then strain and chill.