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Elderberry Conserve

3 kg Elderberries
1.5 kg sugar
(tart fruit, e.g. apples)

Simmer the berries with a minimal amount of water for about 15 min.
Spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, Or Ginger can be added
to taste. Press through a fine mesh sieve to strain out the seeds.
Reheat the liquid and add the sugar. Simmer until the sugar is
dissolved and fill into sterilized jars.

This basic recipe is very adaptable. For a variation on the theme
try mixing the Elderberries with other forest berries, such as
bramble or alternatively add apple, red currents, plum or rhubarb.
Since elderberries do not contain pectin the addition of apple or
some other tart fruit is necessary to assist solidification.

If a cordial with a syrup consistency is required, reduce the amount
of sugar to half, omit any pectin-containing ingredient and boil
for about an hour until the liquid thickens to syrup consistency.

Printable version: elderberry-conserve.txt.