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On Feb 14, 7:57*pm, Ross@home wrote:
> On Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:16:13 -0800 (PST), NT >
> wrote:
>
> >I have a batch of elderberries that were dried at 100C, but everywhere
> >I looked since recommends low temperature drying. I dont know why. Is
> >there any problem with hot dried berries? Elders are very lacking in
> >sugar, and the end result is dry and crisp rather than soft.

>
> >And while I'm here, doesnt lukewarm drying promote moulds etc?

>
> We've never tried drying elderberries but we do freeze them.
> Elderberry pie has to be my most favourite and we freeze them in one
> pie quantities. Works well for us.
>
> Ross.
> Southern Ontario, Canada.


I do too... but there's only so many I had space for!


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