Elderberries

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What can I do with them? Toying with the idea of making syrup, but not sure how much use I would get from it. Any other good suggestions? I have had elderberry jam once but the flavour was a bit strong by itself.

Pie allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/16990/elderberry-pie.aspx

I make elderberry syrup - elderberries have high levels of vitamin c, and it’s a great immunity booster going into autumn/winter. I thrown it in smoothies (it’s good in fruity ones, or a cacao and cherry, but like a Black Forest gateaux!), or have a spoonful in a herbal tea like chamomile.

I made a demijohn of elderberry wine one year and let it mature, and it was absolutely delicious. I have since read that in years gone by country folk used to make elderberry wine and it was referred to as "poor man's port".