[Sca-cooks] Elderberries

[Lynn]

More elderberries ripening this week.... i'll have to try this one.

Thanks.

Lynn the Inquisitive

Kean Gryffyth wrote:
> Here's a recipe for Elderberry Liquor. This produces a strikingly deep 
> purple liquor with a pleasant taste.
>
> Note: This recipe assumes you have some knowledge of the process of 
> producing liquors. If anyone needs assistance on that front, I can 
> define the terms and techniques upon request.
>
> From "Cordials from your kitchen"
>
> 4 cups fresh elderberries, picked over and washed
> 2 cups sugar
> 1 teaspoon lemon zest
> 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
> 1 cup water
> 3 cups 100 proof vodka
>
> Crush Elderberries and Sugar together in a bowl. Let stand for about 1 
> hour.
> Add Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice.
> Transfer to clean 2 quart container and add Water and Vodka.
> Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for 1 month, shaking 
> occasionally.
>
> Use a fine mesh stainer to stain out solids, discard solids.
> Transfer liquor to a clean container and left stand for 1 week.
> Rack or filter into final container.
> Cover and age 1 month more before serving.
> Yield: aprox. 1.5 quarts,
>
>
> -Kean
>
>
> Lynn wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I have a plethora of wild elderberries in various stages of ripening. 
>> Some will be ripe in a day or two and some are still very small and 
>> green and will ripen within a week or so (just guessing), while other 
>> clusters have just finished bloom stage.
>>
>> Has anyone had experience with doing things with wild elderberries? 
>> All suggestions and recipes would be appreciated.
>>
>> I'm also interested in hearing your experiences in the picking and 
>> stem removal of the berries.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Lynn the Inquisitive
>>
>>
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