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Sambucus canadensis |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus_cerulea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus_mexicana
June: Flowering continues, fruit development begins.
Used in folk medicine to boost immunity and treat colds Berries consumed only after heat treatment
Deciduous shrub with large clusters of dark purple berries Berries juicy, sweet with tartness
Grows in lowlands, riverbanks, and forests Berries harvested late summer to early autumn
Berries must be heat-treated before consumption Harvest only fully ripe dark purple berries
Berries suitable for jam, juice, compote, and tinctures Store in cool place and process quickly
Berry: Dark purple, sweet with mild tartness
Leaves: Not used for food due to possible toxicity
Leaves: Not used for food due to possible toxicity
Canadian Elderberry Jam (Boiling)
Rich flavor with subtle tartness
Rich flavor with subtle tartness
1. Wash berries and remove stems.
2. Boil berries with sugar (1:1) about 20 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
2. Boil berries with sugar (1:1) about 20 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Canadian Elderberry Juice (Pressing and pasteurization)
Nutritious drink with health benefits
Nutritious drink with health benefits
1. Press juice from cooked berries.
2. Pasteurize and bottle.
3. Store refrigerated.
2. Pasteurize and bottle.
3. Store refrigerated.
Canadian Elderberry Infusion (Infusion)
Boosts immunity
Boosts immunity
1. Pour boiling water over berries, steep 30 minutes.
2. Strain and take 100 ml twice daily.
2. Strain and take 100 ml twice daily.
Canadian Elderberry Syrup (Boiling and straining)
Pleasant tasting and beneficial syrup
Pleasant tasting and beneficial syrup
1. Press juice from cooked berries.
2. Mix with sugar 1:1, boil until thickened.
3. Store refrigerated.
2. Mix with sugar 1:1, boil until thickened.
3. Store refrigerated.