Blackcurrant Cordial

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 400g British Blackcurrants defrosted
• 250g caster sugar
• 250ml water
• 1 lemon – zest and juice

Total time required: 30 minutes

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Method

1. Place the blackcurrants, sugar and water into a saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
2. Once sugar has dissolved bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the juice and skin of the lemon and bring the syrup back to a simmer for a further 5 minutes.
4. Let the cordial cool and pass through a fine sieve.
5. Pour the cordial into sterilised bottles, cool and keep refrigerated until needed.
6. Serve diluted to taste with sparking water and ice cubes.