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Bring the elderberries and water to a boil, and simmer on very low about 30 minutes. Most of the water is going to either evaporate or absorb into the dried berries, but be very careful not to let the pot boil dry. Suitable for All Ages : While they are especially popular among kids, elderberry lollipops are a suitable and effective option for adults as well. Mix 1/4 cup of elderberry syrup with the gelatin and stir in the hot water. Once mixed well, add the rest of the elderberry syrup and stir again.
After simmering, it’s time to strain the mixture.With the pot on very low heat for 30 minutes, I usually get right around 1 cup of very strong elderberry extract after straining. (Save the strained berries, they can still be used a few more times for making cups of elderberry tea.) Raw elderberries are known to contain compounds that are mildly toxic if consumed in a large enough quantity. The symptoms can range from mild digestive issues and discomfort to nausea and some other uncomfortable side effects. Fortunately, heat neutralizes these semi-toxic compounds making them safe for eating.
If you have a hard time getting the kids (or yourself) to take elderberry syrup or perhaps you just want to add some variety to your elderberry routine, try this simple elderberry gummie recipe. When I'm home in Colorado, my mother has a beautiful elder tree. The flowers bloomed in late July, however depending on where you are you may see them blossom in late spring or early summer. The flowers bloom before the berries rippen.
When the sun sets, and night creeps over your beloved garden on those warm summer nights, it's not only time to harvest elderflowers but also clusters of small dark purple berries that ripen mid-summer to early fall. How fun would it be to create a healthy homemade candy from berries you foraged from the wild? Let’s be honest, the best way to use herbs is to let your “food be your medicine.” I mean, you have to eat anyway, right? They concluded that “ elderberry extract is safe and highly effective in treating flu‐like symptoms.” Elderberry Syrup For the Immune System
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
I don’t know about you, but when I’m under the weather, I always boil some water and sip on tea all throughout the day. And although honey is sweet and delicious, I don’t enjoy eating it by the spoonful. So I pop one of these spoons in my tea, let it dissolve while my tea steeps. And my kids like to eat them like lollies. Perfect cough drops, but cute and natural! Benefits of rose hips & elderberries: Fresh berries can also be cooked in compotes, chutneys or sauces. Try topping desserts with compote, adding chutneys to charcuterie plates, and sauces to accompany roasted meats. One reason to use gummies instead of syrup is if you and your children have trouble taking the syrup. Gummies are less messy and can be easier to administer.
Heart Health: Elderberries are a good source of flavonoids, which are antioxidants that may help lower the risk of heart disease.Baked breakfast goods benefit from this dark, flavorful fruit as well. Toss fresh or dried berries into muffins, coffee cakes or scones. Try sweet blends like cornbread, spiced up with herbs like thyme, or spoon elderberry jam in banana muffins for a moist and succulent treat. An elderberry sauce or icing can be made as well to drizzle over scones and coffee cakes. Even donuts can be embellished with elderberry – try filling delicate brioche morsels with elderberry jam for a breakfast worthy of a five-star restaurant. You'll want to make sure you've properly identified the elder shrub so that you know you're foraging elderberries. Our core philosophy revolves around an unwavering commitment to organic integrity. This commitment begins with our stringent sourcing process.
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