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[[Image:Elderberries2007-08-12.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Ripe elderberries]] | [[Image:Elderberries2007-08-12.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Ripe elderberries]] | ||
[[Image:Elderflower - geograph.org.uk - 183675.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Kentish elderflowers]] | [[Image:Elderflower - geograph.org.uk - 183675.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Kentish elderflowers]] | ||
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The Italian liqueur [[Sambuca]] is flavoured with oil obtained from the elderflower. | The Italian liqueur [[Sambuca]] is flavoured with oil obtained from the elderflower. | ||
In Germany, [[ | In Germany, [[yogurt]] desserts are made with both the berries and the flowers. | ||
Wines, cordials and marmalade have been produced from the berries or flowers. Fruit pies and relishes are produced with berries. In Italy (especially in Piedmont) and Germany, the umbels of the elderberry are batter coated, fried and then served as a dessert or a sweet lunch with a sugar and cinnamon topping. In Germany, the dish is known as "Hollerküchel". | Wines, cordials and marmalade have been produced from the berries or flowers. Fruit pies and relishes are produced with berries. In Italy (especially in Piedmont) and Germany, the umbels of the elderberry are batter coated, fried and then served as a dessert or a sweet lunch with a sugar and cinnamon topping. In Germany, the dish is known as "Hollerküchel". | ||
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In Romania, a slightly fermented soft beverage (called "socata" or "suc de soc") is traditionally produced by letting the flowers macerate, with water, [[yeast]] and [[lemon]] for 2-3 days. | In Romania, a slightly fermented soft beverage (called "socata" or "suc de soc") is traditionally produced by letting the flowers macerate, with water, [[yeast]] and [[lemon]] for 2-3 days. | ||
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====Seasonal Information: Elderflowers==== | |||
''This information is specifically for countries in the northern [[Media:World map indicating tropics and subtropics.png|temperate zone]] of the Northern Hemisphere; particularly the United Kingdom, however it should be applicable for northern USA, northern Europe, Canada, Russia, etc.' | |||
Elderflowers are at their best and in season during the following months: May & June. | |||
====Seasonal Information: Elderberries==== | |||
''This information is specifically for countries in the northern [[Media:World map indicating tropics and subtropics.png|temperate zone]] of the Northern Hemisphere; particularly the United Kingdom, however it should be applicable for northern USA, northern Europe, Canada, Russia, etc.' | |||
Elderberries are at their best and in season during the following months: October & November. | |||
October & November | October & November | ||
===Source=== | ===Source=== | ||
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus | ||
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[[Category:Ingredients]] | [[Category:Ingredients]] | ||
[[Category:Fruit]] | [[Category:Fruit]] | ||
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