Berry cordial

The kids will love this home-made berry cordial! 

Makes

3 cups

Ingredients

• 500g frozen mixed berries, thawed
• 2 teaspoons tartaric acid (see note)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups caster sugar
• 1 cup boiling water

 

Method

1. Place berries, tartaric acid, lemon juice and sugar in a heatproof bowl. Add boiling water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Strain through a sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon, into a large, heatproof jug. Pour into hot, sterilised bottles and seal. Refrigerate until chilled.
2. To serve: Use 1/3 cup cordial to 2/3 cup chilled sparkling mineral water or iced water. Serve with frozen raspberries.

 

Notes

Tartaric acid is a plant-derived preservative that prevents sugar crystallising and enhances flavour.