Elderberry Pie I

This recipe is for a delicious Elderberry Pie. The filling is made with fresh elderberries, sugar, and tapioca pudding mix. The crust is a flaky pie crust that comes together quickly and easily. This pie is perfect for summer gatherings or as a dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

• -1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• -1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• -3 tablespoons cornstarch
• -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• -3 cups elderberries, stemmed and crushed
• -1/4 cup seedless grapes, halved
• -3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• -2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• To Make Crust: (Follow your favorite recipe or use store bought!) I like to make an all butter crust using this method. But feel free to use whatever you like best!Ingredients: (For the All Butter Pie Crust) 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, 1/4 – 1/2 cup ice water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius).

2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon; set aside 1/4 of the mixture.

3. Add elderberries and grapes to the remaining 3/4 flour mixture and mix thoroughly.

4. Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture evenly over the bottom of a pie plate. Turn the fruit filling into the crust and dot with butter.

5. Sprinkle vinegar over the pie filling then top with remaining crust dough.

6 Bake for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and continue baking for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown in color

Nutrition Facts

• Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
• Calories: 310
• Fat: 17 g
• Saturated fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated fat: 9 g
• Trans fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 36 mg
• Sodium: 220 mg %DV* 0% Carbohydrates 40g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Sugars 15g Protein 4g 8% Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 2% Iron 6% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

What can you bake with elderberries?

Elderberry pie is a delicious and surprisingly easy elderberry recipe, perfect for either fresh or dried elderberries. It doesn’t take much, just a few cups of elderberries and you’re well on your way to a delicious old fashioned elderberry pie. Every year we try to get a bit more creative with the elderberry harvest.

This year, we decided to bake with our freshly picked elderberries. And what better way to use them than in a scrumptious pie? Elderberry pies are relatively easy to make and only require a few ingredients. Plus, they freeze well so you can enjoy them long after summer has ended.

To make an elderberry pie, you will need: -A 9 inch pie dish -2-3 cups of fresh or frozen elderberries -1/2 cup sugar -1/4 cup cornstarch -1 teaspoon lemon juice -Dash of salt -1 tablespoon butter

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Take the berries and rinse them off if using fresh ones. If using frozen, there’s no need to thaw them first. Just add them straight into the mixture. Next, mix together sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl then pour it over the berries.Stir everything together gently then pour it into the prepared pie dish. Dot the top of the berry mixture with butter then place in preheated oven on middle rack.

What do you do with whole elderberries?

Whole elderberries can be used in a variety of ways. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried. Elderberries can also be made into teas, tinctures, syrups, and other supplements.

Raw elderberries are not very palatable on their own due to their tartness. However, they can be added to smoothies or juices for a nutritional boost. Cooked elderberries can be used in pies, jams, jellies, and other desserts. Dried elderberries can be found in many health food stores and are often used in herbal teas.

Elderberry tea is a popular way to consume the berries. To make the tea, simply simmer 1-2 tablespoons of dried elderberries in 8 ounces of water for 10 minutes. Strain the berries and enjoy! Elderberry syrup is another great way to take advantage of the berries’ immune-boosting properties. To make syrup, cook 1 cup of fresh or frozen berries with 1/2 cup of water and 1/4 cup of honey until the mixture thickens. Store the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

How do I use whole elderberries?

Elderberries can be used in a variety of ways, both for culinary and medicinal purposes. When cooking with elderberries, they can be used much like any other berry – in pies, jellies, or baked goods. Elderberries can also be dried and made into teas or tinctures; these preparations are often used for their medicinal properties.

Whole elderberries can also be added to syrups or jams. To make an elderberry syrup, simply simmer the berries in water until they soften, then mash them and strain out the seeds. You can sweeten the syrup to taste with honey or sugar before bottling it up and storing it in the fridge. To make an elderberry jam, cook the berries down with sugar and lemon juice until thickened. Again, you can strain out the seeds if desired.

How do you cook whole elderberries?

To cook whole elderberries, combine the berries, water, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and allow it to simmer until the water has been reduced by half. This will take about 25 to 30 minutes.

How do I make elderberries pie?

Elderberries are a delicious fruit that can be made into pies, jams, and other desserts. To make an elderberry pie, you will need:

-1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust -1 cup sugar -3 tablespoons cornstarch -1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -6 cups fresh or frozen elderberries, thawed -1 tablespoon butter

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the elderberries and toss to coat. Pour the mixture into the bottom crust. Dot with butter. Cut remaining pastry into 1/2 – 3/4 inch wide strips and make lattice top. Crimp and flute edges. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until browned and berries are bubbling through holes in the crust, approximately 40 minutes.