Healthful and Delicious Elderberry Liqueur

The curative properties of elderberry have been well documented since Ancient Greek and Roman physicians wrote of its abilities to kill viruses and bacteria. But elderberry is also a delicious ingredient, and has been used to make everything from elderberry liqueur to elderberry pies and preserves. Given today’s interest in natural medicines and the resurgence of heritage recipes, the elderberry is ripe for rediscovery.

The elderberry tree grew so plentifully in Europe throughout the centuries that it’s the cornerstone of the seminal medical handbook, The Anatomy of the Elder. Written in 1629 by the German physician Martin Blochwich, this …read more