Hawthorn Blossom
The Hawthorn Blossom (commonly called May) is out in full bloom and I have always found the blossoms so pretty yet never known what to do with them. I have found the following recipes - I don't know what they will turn out like but I am going to have a go. I have a bottle of brandy lurking in the cupboard so I intend to play! Hawthorn Blossom Liqueur Hawthorn Blossom Brandy or Whisky 1 tablespoon sugar Water Pick the blossom on a dry summer day making sure there are no insects hiding by gently shaking the blossoms. Press the blossominto a large kilner type preserving jar until full. Cover with brandy or whisky, place on lid and leave for at least a couple of weeks to allow the flavour to develop before straining through muslin. Dissolve the sugar in as little as hot water as possible and mix thoroughly with the whisky or brandy. Pour into sterilised bottles when cold. I have also found a wine recipe. Hawthorn Blossom Wine 4 pints hawthorn blossom 3lb sugar 2 lemons 7 pings wat...