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Syrup · From Bladwijzer

Cowslip syrup

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: ± 400 ml
• Time: 20 min + overnight steeping
• From: Cowslip

Ingredients

• 2 handfuls of cowslip flowers (± 40 g)
• 300 ml water
• 300 g sugar
• juice of 1 lemon

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil, pour it over the flowers, cover and leave to steep overnight.
2. Strain and press the flowers well.
3. Heat the infusion with the sugar and lemon juice until the sugar has dissolved and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
4. Pour the hot syrup into a clean, hot bottle and seal.

Storing: Once opened, a month in the fridge. Dilute 1 to 6, or drizzle over fruit or yoghurt.