Homemade elderberry cordial

1. Rinse the elderberries and remove as much of the stems as possible.
2. Place the berries and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
3. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
4. Strain the juice through a muslin cloth or fine-mesh sieve.
5. Pour the juice back into the saucepan and stir in the sugar and lemon juice.
6. Heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
7. Pour the hot cordial into a clean, sterilised Norgesflaske bottle (750 ml) and seal securely.

Tip: If you are making cordial to enjoy later, clean bottles are important. Read our guide to how to sterilise Norgesglass jars and Norgesflaske bottles.