Elderberry harvest

[miguel]

It's about time to harvest a large quantity of elderberries from my garden.

Anyone have a fool proof recipe for jam, jelly or other elderberry delight?

I've Googled some, but would be interested in a tried and true INGO method!

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

why do I keep hearing Monty Python quotes in my head?

 

[Bill of Rights]

why do I keep hearing Monty Python quotes in my head?

If you hadn't said it, I would have.

 

[miguel]

I knew I should have posted on the HGTV forums...

 

[Clay]

your father smells of......... oh, wait, nevermind.

 

[Woo]

Is Elderberry hard to grow? Sorry for the HI-jack.

 

[canamscott]

I never make it cause I pick the berries and trade them to a cook, but elderberry jelly is my absolute favorite.

Scott

 

[miguel]

Is Elderberry hard to grow? Sorry for the HI-jack.

It wasn't hard for me...a guy gave me three elderberry cultivars and I put them in the ground, watering them regularly. Two years later, the largest stems are easily 10 feet tall and the shoots have multiplied like rabbits!

You have to put these things in a large space. They have become monstrous in size and we're going to have to prune them back at this point, but that shouldn't be an issue for next summer due to how quickly they grow.

I am planning on picking some tomorrow and will try to post an AAR report.

 

[csaws]

I bet you could get some "takers" if you thinned them out some rather than cut back.... or both.

I will jump in at number one in line if ya decide to thin them.

 

[miguel]

I bet you could get some "takers" if you thinned them out some rather than cut back.... or both.

I will jump in at number one in line if ya decide to thin them.

Do I have to wait until Spring before I could give someone a cutting or does season not matter? I've always been the "taker" of plants rather than the "giver" so I'm not sure!

 

[csaws]

I have no idea personally, but I can find out and get back to ya.

 

[grunt soldier]

you need to wait until the fruit is off them before you dig them up and give them away. otherwise they will die or at least be very weak because all their stored supplies will be going to the fruits. fall is a great time for transplanting. be careful doing it in this extreme heat as it will cause a lot of shock.

 

[philo]

Transplant them after they go dormant - around the first of november at the earliest.

I've not made elderberry jam, but the stuff I get from one of my coworkers is great. I understand the juice is very strong, and she has to cut it heavily with water to get it palatable. It seems to work for them. She also is into herbal medicine, and uses elderberry juice full strength in spoonful doses. Not sure what its a treatment for though.

 

[miguel]

you need to wait until the fruit is off them before you dig them up and give them away. otherwise they will die or at least be very weak because all their stored supplies will be going to the fruits. fall is a great time for transplanting. be careful doing it in this extreme heat as it will cause a lot of shock.

Thanks and rep to you!

Transplant them after they go dormant - around the first of november at the earliest.

I've not made elderberry jam, but the stuff I get from one of my coworkers is great. I understand the juice is very strong, and she has to cut it heavily with water to get it palatable. It seems to work for them. She also is into herbal medicine, and uses elderberry juice full strength in spoonful doses. Not sure what its a treatment for though.

Rep and thanks to you, too!

I read that elderberry may be effective in warding off cold and flu, but I have no idea if that is true.

At the moment I have settled on making some elderberry syrup for use on ice cream, waffles, etc. and some jam and/or jelly. If anything is left, I may freeze them for use later this winter.

 

[timeforchili]

10 lbs elderberries
5 gallons of water
3 lbs liquid malt extract
3 lbs liquid wheat malt extract
2 oz willimette hops
1 package yeast

Lazy Summer Elderberry Wit!!

 

[Leadeye]

Elderberries make great wine.

 

[avalonbear]

Elderberry Jelly Recipe | Simply Recipes

 

[avalonbear]

10 lbs elderberries
5 gallons of water
3 lbs liquid malt extract
3 lbs liquid wheat malt extract
2 oz willimette hops
1 package yeast

Lazy Summer Elderberry Wit!!

That sounds like it should rock...

 

[grunt soldier]

Thanks and rep to you!



Rep and thanks to you, too!

I read that elderberry may be effective in warding off cold and flu, but I have no idea if that is true.

At the moment I have settled on making some elderberry syrup for use on ice cream, waffles, etc. and some jam and/or jelly. If anything is left, I may freeze them for use later this winter.

thanks for the rep sir. i might have to take you up on some if you decide to allow a few folks transplants. i haven't had them before but i love stuff that has double duty (food and medicine )

 

[csaws]

I found out all of the above too, a little late now though.