Whole Dried Elderberries Sambucus Nigra: These whole berries are non-GMO products dried to perfection and packaged with care. They are dark purple and have a wrinkled appearance. Packed with flavor and high in antioxidants, dried elderberries offer a fruity aroma and sweet-tart, fruity flavor. Dried elderberry fruits are less bitter than fresh. Uses - Whole Elderberries are dried berries with a fruity aroma and sweet-tart, fruity flavor. They make tasty, warming winter cordials, teas, syrups and wines. Make Jelly, Pastries, Wine Tea, Syrup, tea and Gummies. RECIPES Elderberry Syrup Total Time: 50 mins Makes 3 cups of syrup Ingredients 5 cups filtered water, 1 cup dried elderberries, 1 tablespoon ground ginger,2 teaspoons orange peel powder, 1 teaspoon ground ceylon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, 6 tablespoons Xylitol, Erythritol or a combination with stevia (more or less to taste) Instructions Add water,elderberries, ginger, orange peel powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and cloves. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Add the sweetener to taste. Allow to cool completely. Pour into a sterilized jar with an airtight lid. Store in the fridge for up to 4 months. Homemade Gummies Total Time - 2 hours Servings- 60 gummies Calories-17kcal Ingredients Small ice cube tray,1 TBSP coconut oil, 1 cup elderberry syrup, 3T gelatin powder, ½ cup hot but not boiling water Instructions Grease molds or glass pan with coconut oil to prevent sticking. Whisk gelatin powder into ¼ cup elderberry syrup Add the ½ cup of hot (not boiling) water, stir quickly until smooth. Add the rest of the elderberry syrup and stir till smooth. Pour into molds and refrigerate for 2 hours till firm. Pop out of mold, store in airtight container with parchment paper between layers.Will last up to a week in the fridge