Serves: Makes enough cordial for 5 litres Time to Prepare: Picking the nettles takes walk in the country, the rest, 5 minutes. Time to Cook: 5 - 10 minutes Ingredients 100g freshly picked nettle tips 100g freshly picked young blackcurrant leaves1 kg granulated sugar 40g citric acid 500ml boiling water Method Add the sugar, citric acid and water to a large saucepan. Bring to rapid boil for a few minutes. Add the leaves and remove immediately from heat. Cover and leave in a cool place for a week, stirring daily. Strain and bottle. Keep in refrigerator & shake before use. |
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Nettle & Blackcurrant Leaf Cordialposted 18 Sep 2009 02:59 by Slow Food Linlithgow |