Sweet Elderflower Fritters

Fragrant and Fluffy Fritters

What’s not to love about a cheeky little early morning forage? This recipe is great for a sweet treat or pudding. The batter is light and fluffy and is a really nice early summer treat.

Ingredients

• 12 Elderflower heads

• 100g Self-raising flour

• Oil for frying

• 2tsp Cornflour

• 1 Egg

• 150ml Sparkling water

• 1 - 2tsp Caster sugar

• A pinch of salt

• Icing sugar for dusting and a wedge of lemon

Method

• Whisk egg, flours and sugar together then add sparkling water. This helps lighten the batter.Heat oil in a saucepan until very hot.

• Dip each flowerhead into the batter and fry for 30 seconds.

• Remove with a slotted spoon and dry on kitchen paper. Dust with icing sugar, small squeeze of lemon and eat while crunchy.

Prep 10 mins plus foraging time
Cook 15 mins
Serves 2