What to do with elderberries?

MoJo

voodoozoe wrote:

When I was looking I found recipes for Elderberry Vinegar, Elderberry Chutney, Elderberry Ketchup and Elderberry Catsup...all by Googling!!!!!!:D

They are very tedious to strip off the stalks though.........:o

Use a fork to strip them off - still time consuming but a bit quicker

MoJo

I've just made Pontack Sauce that I found in an old recipe book and which is, apparently, good with liver

Haven't tasted it because it needs to mature, but it smells very pungent!

Anyhoo - thought I'd Google it and see what else it can be used for and found an Elderberry page that might be useful:

http://www.patch-work.demon.co.uk/elder.htm

chloe99_2

i really really really want to make something (free) with elderberries but I tried cordial last year and it was DISGUSTING.

Has anyone had a chance to try out any of the recipes on this thread (especially jams, cordials and maybe pies/crumbles) and found them to come out nicely? Would love to know which ones are worth trying as it's a messy business and haven't really got time to experiment. Hopefully something has tasted delicious!!

dlb

I have just got a elderberrie crumble out of oven, it smells lovley,DH just sampled it and said its nice we are going to have it later with ice cream!

mrs_baggins

I actually made some yesterday!!! While out working I just happenned upon these trees all laden with fruit and i just had a carrier in the boot. When I got home i stewed them all added sugar and cloves and hey presto!!! Only thing is I didnt have any sterilised containers and was rooting about to see what I could use. I found an old empty bottle in the cupboard so washed it out and used this. Will this be om do you think? the bits I tasted that didnt go in tasted very nice!

thriftlady_2

When I made elderflower cordial earlier in the Summer I put it in freezer containers and froze it.I'm sure your bottle will be fine. To sterilise wash well and put in an oven at 100c for about 30 mins.

Sallys_Savings

ohh I have never made elderberry cordial before..only the wine and as I don't drink havent had any of it

Think I'll be collecting the berries this afternoon when taking the dog out..thank you

Sarahsaver

recipe pleeese;)

Ted_Hutchinson

Elderberry cordial

You may also like to try the Blackberry and Elderberry vinegar's detailed here Neils Yard Elderberry Vinegar and Blackberry vinegar recipes We do both. They make great drinks in the winter. Just an inch or so in the glass top up with hot water and drink. Even better with a splash of brandy as well.

Sallys_Savings

thank you Ted....just gone down the page to elderberry pie which I've never made so I think I'll try that too

mmmm remember having battered elderberry flowers as a child ...definitely brings back memories.