Prince of Wales Ketchup

2 1/2 cups (625 ml) elderberry vinegar
To make the elderberry vinegar, place 2 cups (1/2 liter) of
stemmed elderberries in an ovenproof dish. Cover with vinegar.
Cook in a 300F (150C) oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the berries
burst. Let the mixture stand overnight, then strain through
a jelly bag.
5 salt anchovies
3 tablespoons (45 ml) shallots, thinkly sliced
1 teaspoon (5 ml) whole cloves
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground mace
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated nutmeg

Place all the ingredients in an enameled or stainless-steel pan. Bring to
a boil. Simmer gently, until the anchovies are broken up, about 20 minutes.
Let cool; strain and bottle. Cork tightly. Refrigerate. Leave for two
weeks before opening. the ketchup will keep for about six months.
Makes about 1 pint (1/2 liter).

Elderberry Fritters

elderberry flowers, clusters
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
oil (for frying)

Dip washed and drained flower clusters into a batter made by beating next 5 ingredients together.
Fry dipped clusters in oil (375*F. on frying thermometer) for 4 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Roll in additional granulated sugar.

Elderberry Jelly

3 cups elderberry juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
5 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups honey
1 bottle pectin

To juices, add sugar and honey; mix well.
Place over high heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
At once, stir in pectin.
Bring to a full rolling boil for 1 minute. Stir constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off foam with metal spoon; pour quickly into glasses and process

Elderberry Catsup

2 quarts elderberries
vinegar, to cover
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cook elderberries in vinegar until berries burst.
Put berries through a food press or sieve, add sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and pepper. Simmer until thickens.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Process as directed by manufacture.