tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post7763142328174650906..comments2024-03-12T03:58:24.292+00:00Comments on apotheblogary: Elderberry tinctureElizabeth Marshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363134597242305894noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post-71741920831174488872008-09-29T16:45:00.000+01:002008-09-29T16:45:00.000+01:00Umm - the standard time for infusing tinctures is ...Umm - the standard time for infusing tinctures is three weeks. With elderberries you can leave them in for months and just decant as you wish. By my reckoning, you only left yours in the alcohol for 2 weeks and one day, so not late at all! You might want to infuse another batch for longer and see what the difference is. <BR/><BR/>If you have blackberries and don't fancy a crumble, you might want to try making a blackberry syrup using a recipe similar to elderberry syrup. It's good for those times when your tummy and bowel don't love you any more!<BR/><BR/>The easiest way to destalk elderberries is to use a fork to detach the berries.<BR/><BR/>Happy gathering!Sarah Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975928642943693605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post-68964334395844862032008-09-08T17:58:00.000+01:002008-09-08T17:58:00.000+01:00Just siphoned off the tincture - a bit late, I kno...Just siphoned off the tincture - a bit late, I know! Mmm... not a bad tipple that. :-)Elizabeth Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363134597242305894noreply@blogger.com