LINDEN BLOSSOM SYRUP
1.2 liters water
1 kg sugar
1 orange [untreated]
2-3 lemons [untreated]
4-5 handfuls linden blossoms
_ fill a clean, sealable jar to the brim with linden blossoms
_ cut oranges and lemons into rough pieces and place on top of the linden blossoms
_ heat water slightly and dissolve the sugar
_ allow sugar water to cool to room temperature
_ pour over the lime blossoms and citrus fruits
_ seal airtight and store in a cool, dark place for 4 days [shake several times a day]
_ strain the syrup through a sieve
[if you want the syrup to be clear, you can also pour it through a muslin cloth or coffee filter]
_ boil the syrup again briefly [this will make it last longer]
_ in a cool, dark place [cellar or refrigerator] the syrup will keep for up to one year
[Syrup can be drunk with water or mineral water. But is also good in cocktails or simply in sparkling wine or Prosecco]
LINDENBLÜTENSIRUP
1.2 Liter Wasser
1 kg Zucker
1 Orange [unbehandelt]
2-3 Zitronen [unbehandelt]
4-5 Handvoll Lindenblüten