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Delilah · Site drunken fairy Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 3919

We're all off brambling and picking elderberries this afternoon Shocked

...................then its bung em and make some wine Laughing

JAGS · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:19 am Post subject:

And then it will be quaffing and going all giggly like Laughing

daveandtara · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:39 am Post subject:

oh! I sooooooo want to make elderberry wine!

actually, I really wanted to make elderflower cordial too

but I can't find a tree to scrump Crying or Very sad

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Lottie · Guest

Wellllllllll, you'll just have to pay another trip to Firry Bottom! Very Happy

wardy · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:28 pm Post subject:

Tara

I got loads of elderberries at home and on the plot and going to the birds cos I don't make wine. Might do one day but no time at the mo. Del dunt want em cos she's got plenty I think, Anyone wants em can have em. Elderflowers finsihed yonks ago Tara so you missed those.

Thinking of advertising me berries on Freecycle Very Happy

Delilah · Site drunken fairy Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 3919

I've got bright purple hands Shocked

JAGS · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject:

Imagine what it does to your tongue and insides Lilo Shocked

Delilah · Site drunken fairy Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 3919

I think its fermenting quite well Shocked

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redimp · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:07 pm Post subject:

You got an expnsive thingy for squeezing lemons. You must like lemon juice. I want one of these:

To make zider Laughing

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johcharly · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject:

made elderberry cordial today and that was great, but it is very messy.

Lottie · Guest

Does it taste like ribena joh? Cooooooooooo my son'd love that!!! Very Happy

johcharly · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:45 pm Post subject:

yeah.....like ribena but a bit more sorta flowery. My youngest has just had it wiv some milk as a shake and she loved it and she is a right picky little sod.

Lottie · Guest

Funny you should say that... my eldest son is a tad erm picky.... Rolling Eyes

How did you make it Joh?

johcharly · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject:

Easy as anything stripped berries from stalks into a pan, added a pound of sugar for every pound of fruit, simmer for about 20 minutes let it cool and bottle. About 4 pound of fruit made 2 litres of cordial.

reedos · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:01 pm Post subject:

That seems easy do you drink it as is or dilute like squash JC ?

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johcharly · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:08 pm Post subject:

Used about 2 tablespoons in a glass of water or milk, I reckon it will be nice over ice cream as well.

reedos · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks

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johcharly · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject:

reckon I might even try some with some vodka a bit later!

reedos · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:18 pm Post subject:

It gets better

My smilies have vanished BTW - Mrs Deputy help

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Delilah · Site drunken fairy Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 3919

I'm pootling to MIL's to get more elderberries tommorrow Laughing

how long does the cordial keep Jon Question

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johcharly · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject:

Dont know about how long it will keep it's the first time I have made it, I reckon I might go foraging tomorrow to get some more berries.

wardy · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:32 pm Post subject:

Glad you posted that Jon cos I have loads of elderberries at home and on the lotty but thought you could only make wine with it Smile

Delilah · Site drunken fairy Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 3919

I thought I might try to find an elderberry jelly recipe n'all Very Happy

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johcharly · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:37 pm Post subject:

I am looking for a recipe for quince jelly as I have a bush in the back garden and i have never used owt of it.

Delilah · Site drunken fairy Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 3919

call me slow if ya like but I just noticed yer down the road from me Embarassed

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