- 1). Place the berries in a colander. Rinse under cool running water, removing any damaged berries and stems.
- 2). Fill a pot with 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil.
- 3). Place the elderberries inside a steamer basket. Place the basket in the pot so the berries are above the boiling water.
- 4). Place a lid on the steam pot. Steam the elderberries for one minute to soften the skins. Plunge the berries into a bowl of ice water after steaming to stop the cooking process by cooling the berries rapidly.
- 5). Dissolve 3 cups sugar in 4 cups water inside a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- 6). Drain the ice water from the berries. Place the fruits inside a freezer safe container, filling the container to within an inch of the rim.
- 7). Pour the sugar mixture over the top of the berries until they are just covered. Place the lid on the container.
- 8). Store the elderberries in the freezer for up to one year. Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before using.
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