My Fruit Getter

As we approach the fullness of fall, the fruit is becoming so abundant. Everyday I ride my bike and end up with a full basket of something or other... how rich and wonderful to be amongst all this free food.

Elderberry Syrup

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Here's a Quick Elderberry Syrupl Recipe:

2 lbs fresh elderberries... plucked from the stems
4 cups spring water
1/2 Lemon freshly squized
1/2 cup of sugar or 1 cup of honey

Bring elderberries and water to a boil and stir for 20 minutes
Mash and stir the berries and then strain
Return liquids to the pan and add the lemon juice and honey or sugar. Boil for another 10-20 minutes boiling off a little of the water to make more of a syrup.