Elderflower cordial is a delightful, refreshing drink made from elderflowers when in season (May to Late July depending on where you live). The cordial is most popular as a drink but is also a very useful, flavouring in many different foods, with its delicate scent bringing a touch of summer. Here is just one example of where using the cordial turns something as simple as a cup cake quickly and easily into a stunning treat.

These little elderflower cakes are a delightful and delicate afternoon (or anytime) treat. They are the English antidote to the ever popular craze for cupcakes.

The Elderflower Cupcake Recipe comes courtesy of The Hedgerow Cookbook by Ginny Knox and Caro Wilson. The book is a delightful combination of advice on foraging through the hedgerows, finding free food and many delicious recipes on using your finds. Highly recommended.

See Also

Elderflower Recipes

Seasonal British Food: June

Cool Summer Desserts