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grasswire

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Thu Aug-06-09 11:10 PM
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elderberries -- any hints?

Has anyone ever worked with elderberries in recipes? There are some big bushes here. I don't know when they are ripe and what the best recipes are. I know that an essence of elderberry can make a lovely refreshing drink with some club soda and simple syrup.

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Warpy

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Thu Aug-06-09 11:25 PM
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1. Elderberry wine for your gentlemen callers.

elderberry tea http://wherestherevolution.blogspot.com/2007/11/fighting-sniffles-elderberries.html

elderberry syrup http://www.elderberries.com/2008/01/25/elderberry-syrup-tutorial/

jellies and pies http://www.elderberries.com/category/recipes/

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Mrs. Overall

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Thu Aug-20-09 10:47 AM
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2. My mother used to make the most amazing elderberry jelly.

I remember picking them as a kid and they were definitely soft and deep purple when we gathered them. I believe she simply followed the recipe in the package of pectin. One thing, however--it did take quite a few elderberries to get enough juice to make a batch of jelly, but oh, it's worth it.

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hippywife

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Thu Aug-20-09 07:55 PM
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3. From one of our coop producers:

Elderberry flowers and the berries have long been an herbal treatment for colds and flu, and the berries are good for wine, jam, cobblers, and just eatin' plain.

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