It's elderberry season! I collected a couple of tubs worth, cleaning some right away and washing others and freezing them to clean. I was told it was easier to process the berries if they were frozen but honestly I found it more difficult to pick the stems clean. If I can process fresh, it's easiest for me.
As I processed them, I frozen them. Today I took out a gallon bag and a quart bag or two. Put into a big pot on low heat to thaw the berries; then I turned up the heat and brought it to boil, reduced heat to a simmer for at least 10 minutes.
While this was happening, I prepared jars and lids.
I strained the juice through a sieve and then put into jars. I added about 1 tsp. of lemon jice to each 8 oz jar. Then I water bathed the jars for 10 minutes. From this batch I got two 8 oz jars and four 4 oz jars.
I'll use this juice concentrate when I or friends are ill; I will add it to an oxymel or add 1 tsp to tea or water to drink as juice.
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