Elderflower pâte de fruit

To make the syrup, combine all of ingredients in a pan and bring to the boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then allow to cool and infuse overnight. The next day, pass the syrup through a strainer

To make the pâte de fruit, place 400g of the elderflower syrup in a pan, place over a medium-high heat and mix the sugar and pectin together in a bowl. When the elderflower syrup is at a boil, add the sugar and pectin mix to the syrup, whisking continuously. Cook to 107°C

When the temperture reaches 107°C, add the tartaric acid, remove from the heat and pour into mould. Allow to cool and set at room temperature in a cold area

To serve, demould the pâte de fruits and roll in caster sugar, ensuring each shape is thoroughly coated in the sugar

Preheat a deep fryer to 180°C

Separate the elderflower sprigs into smaller clumps of flowers and deep-fry until golden. Drain and allow to cool on kitchen paper before placing a small piece on top of each pâte de fruit