Best 2 Elderberry Vinegar Recipes

ELDERBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Rinse elderberries and pick out dirt, stems or dried out berries.
• Place berries in large bowl and mash them.
• Pour vinegar over and allow to stand 24 - 36 hours, covered with a clean tea towel or cheesecloth.
• Strain through cheesecloth. Allow to drain slowly for up to 24 hours (if you press on the fruit while it is draining the vinegar will be cloudy).
• Pour juice into a non-reactive stockpot or preserving pan (a stainless steel saucepan will do). Stir in the sugar, bring to a boil, adjust heat, simmer for about 15 minutes. Watch carefully as juice reaches the boiling point - it can boil over very quickly!
• Let cool slightly, pour into clean bottles with corks, label and store in a dark, cool place.

ELDERBERRY PIE I

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon; reserve 1/4 of this mixture. Add the remaining 3/4 flour mixture to the elderberries and grapes, and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture evenly over the bottom of the crust in pie plate. Turn the filling into the crust, and dot with butter.
• Sprinkle the vinegar over the pie filling, and top with remaining crust.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.