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Lemon Elderflower Popsicles
Elderflowers have such a short season, and these lemon elderflower popsicles with honey or maple syrup are a great way to capture their delicate flavour.
Course
Dessert, Desserts, Spring, Summer
Cuisine
European
Diet
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Freezing Time
4
hours
hours
Total Time
4
hours
hours
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
33
kcal
Author
Alexandra Daum
Ingredients
1
large
head of elderflower
blossoms only*
Zest of two lemons
1
teaspoon
fresh ginger
grated
1
litre
water
freshly boiled
Juice of three lemons
~⅓ cup
60
ml
honey or maple syrup
Metric
-
American
Instructions
Place the elderflower, lemon zest, and ginger into a large heat-safe bowl. Stir in the boiling water, and steep for 10 minutes.
1 large head of elderflower,
Zest of two lemons,
1 teaspoon fresh ginger,
1 litre water
Strain the blossoms and zest out, then add the lemon juice and honey and stir to combine. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Juice of three lemons,
60 ml honey or maple syrup
Pour into popsicle moulds and add a small spoon or stick, then freeze for at least four hours before serving.
Notes
* The green of elderflowers is poisonous in large quantities, so avoid adding any here.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
|
Calories:
33
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
0.04
g
|
Fat:
0.003
g
|
Sodium:
7
mg
|
Potassium:
7
mg
|
Fiber:
0.03
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
|
Calcium:
4
mg
|
Iron:
0.05
mg