food

marm

Scrub your seville oranges under hot water. In a pan of adequate size for the fruit to fit into the base in one layer, cover them with water and place a plate on top to stop them bubbling up. Put a lid on the pan and bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for two hours. Leave to cool, then half each orange and scoop the innards into the cooking liquid, reserving the softened skins.

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elderflower liquids

A recipe is provided for making cordial and a fizzy elderflower drink using sugar, water, elderflowers, lemons, and citric acid.

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