http://www.durgan.org/URL/?CHFRS 11 August 2010 Elderberry Elderberry bushes are producing. Tis the season. Today 7 pounds were picked. I am experimenting with making juice by gently boiling for about 20 minutes then squeezing the pulp through cheesecloth. Depending upon the amount of water the juice can have the consistency desired. According the some, the juice is beneficial. At least it cannot be worse than commercial fruit juice. One or two pounds of fruit produce about one liter of excellent juice, depending upon the amount of water added. Please notice the method of removing the berries from the support branches. Most people pluck the berries off with much labor. The screening method is almost instantaneous.
