Charlottechicken Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Has everyone noticed how well the elderberries have done this year? My mother went to the newsagent this morning and came back with a bag filled with elderberries. After de-stalking them they weighed 5 lbs, and she had hardly made a dent on the crop hanging off one bush! Looks like we will be eating elderberry jam with everything this year Anyone know if you can freeze them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Check out Kate's two elderberry recipes. Including a spicy chutney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 Thanks Martin, I have. Unfortunately I am not a chutney person, and am worried about Kate's ability to turn every fruit into a delicious alcoholic drink Although if I can find some sloes next weekend I will be trying sloe gin out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I think everybody should be a chutney person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mrs Frugal Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Thanks Martin, I have. Unfortunately I am not a chutney person, and am worried about Kate's ability to turn every fruit into a delicious alcoholic drink Although if I can find some sloes next weekend I will be trying sloe gin out! It does look that way, doesn't it ! You won't regret trying out sloe gin. It's heavenly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 Can't wait to find some sloes now Kate. Do you have any other ideas for elderberries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffymuppet Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 The September issue of Country Kitchen magazine has a double spread on elderberries. They suggest ice lollies & smoothies, elderberry & blackberry jam, pear & elderberry chutney, elderberry & wild hedgerow pie (which has blackberries and plums), elderberry jelly and elderberry cordial. I can type some of those in if someone wants the recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Thats been put on my shopping list - Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Wow! I will go and buy a copy as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 Picked up a copy of Country Kitchen magazine today, it looks so interesting, I will be cooking for ages now Thanks Fluffymuppet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
