Elderberry

Available at Emerson Food Forest

Harvest and Use

• Harvest in August - September. Berries become very dark and soft to the touch when ripe. Clip stems of berry clusters and remove berries.
• Elderberry flowers can be used to make tea, and the berries can be boiled into a syrup that is very high in protective antioxidants.
• Berries are very tart when raw, but can be baked into pies, cakes, or breads or made into jams and jellies.
• Please note that berries can cause stomach upset if eaten raw in large volumes.