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Sambucus racemosa |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus_sieboldiana
July: Berries begin to ripen and turn red.
Toxic when raw. In folk medicine, used for treating colds and boosting immunity. Berries used only after heat treatment due to toxicity.
Deciduous shrub with bright red clusters of berries. Berries juicy, slightly tart in taste.
Grows in forests, forest edges, and mountainous areas Berries are harvested late summer to early autumn
Berries are toxic raw and must be cooked. Harvest only fully ripe bright red berries.
Berries suitable for jams, compotes, and infusions after heat treatment. Store berries in cool place and process quickly. Only after boiling or drying.
Berry: Bright red, juicy, with mild tartness
Leaves: Not used due to toxicity
Leaves: Not used due to toxicity
Red Elderberry Jam (Boiling)
Sweet jam with bright color and tartness
Sweet jam with bright color and tartness
1. Wash berries and remove stems.
2. Boil berries in small amount of water, strain juice.
3. Add sugar (1:1) to juice, boil 15 minutes.
4. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
2. Boil berries in small amount of water, strain juice.
3. Add sugar (1:1) to juice, boil 15 minutes.
4. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Red Elderberry Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing tart drink
Refreshing tart drink
1. Wash berries and place in pot.
2. Add water and boil 10-15 minutes.
3. Add sugar to taste, cool.
4. Serve chilled.
2. Add water and boil 10-15 minutes.
3. Add sugar to taste, cool.
4. Serve chilled.
Red Elderberry Infusion (Infusion)
Immune-boosting drink after heat treatment
Immune-boosting drink after heat treatment
1. Boil berries 5 minutes, cool and strain.
2. Steep for 30 minutes.
3. Take 100 ml twice daily.
2. Steep for 30 minutes.
3. Take 100 ml twice daily.
Red Elderberry Syrup (Boiling and straining)
Tonic syrup
Tonic 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.