Homemade Raspberry Cordial
Easy to make refreshing homemade raspberry cordial that will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Dilute to taste with still or sparkling water.
Servings 16 glasses
Calories 79kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g raspberries
- 250 g golden caster sugar
- 300 ml water
- 2 limes finely grated zest and juice
- ice and raspberries to serve
Instructions
- Place the raspberries in a large saucepan and add the sugar, water and lime zest, then heat gently stirring until sugar has dissolved.
- Continue to cook gently for a few minutes until the raspberries are very soft about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes then stir in the lime juice.
- Allow to cool completely and then strain the mixture through a fine sieve or coarse sieve lined with muslin. Allow to stand until all the juice has dripped through.
- Pour into sterilised bottles. Seal and allow to cool then chill until required
- Diluted to taste with still or sparkling water. Serve over ice and decorate with a few extra raspberries if desired.
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Notes
To steralise the bottles wash in warm hot soapy water and rince well. Place the wet bottle on a tray, heat the oven to 140℃ (120℃ fan)/275°F /gas 1 and put the bottle in the oven for about 10 minutes. To steralise the lid place in simmering water for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition information is calculated using an online nutrition database - is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.