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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
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Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
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 Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 5:57:35 PM
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Hello, ladies. It's time to pick and use the wild elderberries. I always make at least one batch of jelly. The first time I made it 14 years ago, I was hugely preganant with my daughter and enjoyed the blissfulness of ripe fruit and kitchen work (unaware of sleepless nights to come!) It's been a tradition ever since. My daughter LOVEs it and so does my son. W always wait to cut up apples to place i nwit hthe berries (more juice and a sweeter, milder flavor).
So, it's rained now for three days, but I hope to see some more left to pick tomorrow, probably the last of the season.
Does anyone know how to make wine or syrup from the juice? Any other uses?
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2006 : 12:04:58 PM
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I just love elderberries! I wish I had some recipes to share with you - I've never made anything with them, but my neighbor does and her jellies are wonderful, as are her wines. When I see her next, I'll ask for some how-to information!
XOXO, Libbie
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 4:25:24 PM
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Our elderberries ripened last month here. I tried making some elderberry jelly but it didn't set up. I'll bet if I re-make it, adding apples, it might make some useful jelly. Is it OK to remake a month later, or does it have to be done right away?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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