Spiced Elderberry Jelly: Cane sugar. Star anise. Apple cider vinegar. Orange zest. Clove. Cinnamon … Elderberries. Simmer, mash, strain… Elderberry Drink: Water. Honey … Elderberries…
This perennial is often overlooked as a culinary source. The medicinal uses ranging from infections and burns to pain relief, swelling, and inflammation are widely known and gaining in popularity where it was once forgotten.
Plants that serve more than one purpose are most welcome.
Here we have our seedlings that were started in 2020 from rootstock. When they arrived, they looked like glorified twigs. To look at one was to wonder how anything could possibly grow from it. Yet, that same year we did see green shoots. And this year, we have more than just a few shoots. It’s said that the wait is 2-3 years for berry production.
So, not much longer!
