Preparation

1

Step 1

Carefully shake out the elderflowers to make sure no small bugs remain in them.

2

Step 2

Rinse the flowers briefly under cold water, then shake them well to dry and remove the thick stems.

3

Step 3

Let the flowers dry for a few hours, then place them in a large, sealable glass jar along with the rose petals.

4

Step 4

Top it off with oil. Let it stand, covered, for 3–4 weeks in a cool, dark place, making sure the flowers are always covered with oil. After this time, strain it and pour it into clean bottles.

For the recipe, you'll need:

Ingredients

Portions

1

Food

  • 3.0- 4.0 Elderflower umbels
  • a few dried leaves of a fragrant rose
  • 500.0 ml Rapeseed or sunflower oil