Comments on: Enjoying Elderberries

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:27:39 +0000

Thanks for the great info. However, elderberries should NEVER be eaten fresh. They must be boiled or cooked before consumption. They are otherwise TOXIC.

By: Elderberry Pie

Elderberry Pie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:41:04 +0000

Why is it my favorite little berry has to be so expensive?? I need a berry farm!

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:23:30 +0000

Elderberries are high in vitamins A and C and a handful make a great addition to apple pie. They are better eaten cooked than raw due to high levels of tannins. Used as a diuretic and to promote sweating so can be useful as a cold remedy. However the best think to do with Elder is to make Elderflower cordial – a wondefully tart and refreshing drink on a hot day.

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What’s New in the Edible Garden this Season » Veggie Gardening Tips — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:26:36 +0000

[...] edibles that were actually planted last autumn; two Juneberries, three filberts, and another elderberry plant were added to brighten the landscape and provide more fruit and even some nut crops. It looks like [...]

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:57:25 +0000

Hi Felicity, I have heard that there is a “Red Elderberry” variety that must be cooked before using. The black elderberry varieties are okay to eat raw. But as with any wild or ornamental edible plant don’t eat it if you’re not sure about its identity and that it’s safe to eat! You can purchase edible elderberry plants from fruit tree nurseries or companies that specialize in supplying ornamental edible fruits and berries.

By: Felicity

Felicity — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:27:24 +0000

I’ve heard that certain types of elderberry can be poisonous if eaten raw, (and some even after cooking), can you tell me if this is true?
Thanks for the info!!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 02:15:46 +0000

Thank you for sharing this information. Just found out about how elderberries can improve our health.

By: lucy

lucy — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:43:21 +0000

Don’t forget elderberry flower fritters served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Dip the umbels into a light fritter batter then fry in 1/4 inch of canola oil (clip the stems as they fry and discard). Such a delicate flavor!