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["Rodney" <reveland@collinscom.net>]

Here are some recipes including a tart cranberry sauce:

http://www.patch-work.demon.co.uk/elder.htm

http://earthnotes.tripod.com/elderberry.htm

http://www.golakes.co.uk/taste/recipe_cumb_sauce.htm

http://www.uktvfood.co.uk/index.cfm?uktv=recipes.recipe&iID=511923

http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/15/133.cfm

( a tart cranberry sauce if you leave the honey out)



ELDERBERRY SAUCE

MAKES ENOUGH SERVINGS FOR 10-POUND TURKEY

4 large shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound elderberries
1/2 teaspoon ground whole pepper
3 bay leaves
1 cup port wine
2 tablespoons honey
1 quart veal stock
1 teaspoon salt

In a medium hot pan, lightly saute butter and shallots. Add elderberries, 
pepper, and bay leaves. Saute another 3 minutes; add port wine and honey. 
Reduce 75 percent; add veal stock and salt. Cook over low heat for 30 
minutes. Remove bay leaves; puree berry mixture, strain, and serve with 
turkey.

Nutrition facts per serving: 1,678 calories, 45 g fat, 12 g saturated fat, 
431 mg cholesterol, 128 g carbohydrates, 142 g protein, 6,746 mg sodium, 4 g 
fiber

Maurice Bonhomme, executive chef, Pane Caldo