Dehydrating elderberries

Dried elderberries are used to make both elderberry syrup and added to teas. It is easy to dry elderberries at home even if you don't have a

If, by chance, you have oceans of elderberries around you like we do here in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, you might consider drying them to preserve them. Drying elderberries is very popular. In fact, it is the primary way to purchase elderberries that have been harvested and processed for you. The internet abounds with […]

This elderberry cordial recipe is the best way to preserve elderberries and turn them into a refreshing drink or drizzle for dessert.

I have always been fascinated by homemade homeopathic remedies, so early on I decided to start learning how to make these remedies at home. I've been making elderberry syrup now since 2013. Mr. Perky stayed home from work today, which is a really rare occurrence. He was experiencing cold/flu like symptoms. So I went full scale making elderberry juice. I actually made four batches total. Today I am sharing various tips I have learned, plus how to dehydrate elderberries (sambucus nigra) and…

This article is about how to dehydrate elderberries and turn the dried berries into a useful powder for cold and flu season, or just to generally boost the immune system and improve health. Elderberries have become quite a commodity these past several years. One of the most well-known over the cou

Elderberries are somewhat of a superfood that has been forgotten over time in Europe. As more exotic fruits and berries have gotten space in our supermarkets we forgot that we have one of the most healthy and versatile berries here at home. The elderberry is packed with anti-oxidants, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, A and B - as well as large amounts of amino acids. In fact - a small spoon of elderberry jelly or jam on your toast in the morning covers most of your daily need of vitamin C. In…

For my zone 7A northern Virginia garden, elderberries are ripe around the end of July and beginning of August. The birds like elderberries, too, and while I don’t mind sharing a few, I definitely don’t want to lose my entire harvest. Therefore, I like to keep an eye on my ripening berries in mid-to-late-July and get out there to do my harvesting as soon as those berries turn dark purpley-black. Click to learn how to dry them to store them all winter.

If you're lucky enough to have access to fresh elderberries, you won the flu season lottery! Elderberries are packed with lots of antioxidants and vitamins that will help to boost the immune system of your

Have you ever wondered, 'Are elderberries poisonous?' There's a lot of confusion out there, which we'll use science to clear up once and for all!

Looking for natural cold and flu remedies to support your immune system? Learn how to make homemade Elderberry Syrup with our easy recipe and step by step photos. You can make this elderberry syrup recipe with fresh berries or dried berries - plus raw honey, spices like cinnamon and clove, or even add a little alcohol as a natural preservative to make elderberry syrup last longer in the fridge. Elderberry syrup also provides natural allergy relief! Come try this delicious herbal cold remedy.