can i preserve elderberries?

Answer 1

Elderberry Jelly

3 1/2 cups elderberry juice (about 3 1/2 pounds ripe berries)
apple juice (optional, as needed)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
7 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 package powdered fruit pectin

Prepare elderberries by removing large stems. Place in large
kettle; crush. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Strain through
jelly bag.

Measure juice. If you do not have quite enough, add apple juice.
Add lemon juice and pour into kettle.

Heat, adding sugar, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly,
insuring that all sugar is dissolved.

Add pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute.
Remove from heat, skim off foam.

Pour into sterilized hot jars to within 1/2" of jar top. Wipe jar
rim; adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes. Remove
from canner and complete seals unless closures are self-sealing
type. Makes about 5 half-pints.

Answer 2

They make absolutely wonderful jelly. They can be canned or frozen. And they are really good for you!
Here's a link to some instructions.

http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:05Vfg0Wh6Y8J:extension.usu.edu/files/foodpubs/fn252.pdf+Elderberries&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=4

and some other recipes and nutrition info

http://www.nuyakacreek.com/elderberry.htm

Answer 3

You surely can. Google it and you'll get tons of recipes. Also, on the box of Certa, there is a recipe.