What you do
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Collect your fresh berries on a quintessentially autumnal day. Wash and destalk the berries by using a fork as a mini ‘rake’. It's a rather satisfying job as the berries ‘pop’ off their stalks.
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Put the loose 1 kg of elderberries in a pan with a cupful of water and simmer until they have released most of their juices.
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Crush and strain the berries through a sieve.
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Put the juice back in a saucepan with the cloves cinnamon, grated ginger root and sugar.
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Simmer for another 30 mins on low heat.
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Strain and then store in tightly sealed sterilised bottles.
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Store in the fridge for up to two weeks.