Matt Stone's strawberry and lime cordial
“Homemade cordial is a great way to use up overripe fruit and leftover citrus peel. I love strawberry and lime, but you can try rhubarb and orange, or peach and mango in summer, too.” Matt Stone
Makes
3 cups
Prep
5m
Note: + cooling & chilling time
Cooking
25m
Ingredients
- 500g strawberries, halved
- 2 cups (440g) white sugar
- 2 limes, rind peeled avoiding white pith
- 1 cinnamon stick or quill, or 1 whole star anise (optional)
- Ice cubes, to serve
- Sparkling water, to serve
- Mint sprigs, to serve (optional)
Method
STEP 1
Place the strawberry, sugar, lime rind, cinnamon or star anise, if using, and 2 cups (500ml) water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 mins or until the syrup thickens slightly. Set aside to cool.
STEP 2
Strain the cordial through a fine sieve into a sterilised jar or bottle and seal. Place in the fridge to chill. Discard the lime rind and cinnamon or star anise. Use the back of a spoon to push the strawberry pulp through the sieve into an airtight container (store the pulp in the fridge for up to 3 days and use to top porridge or ice cream).
STEP 3
Fill serving glasses with ice and pour over 2 tbs cordial. Top with sparkling water and mint, if using. Store any leftover cordial in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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