{"title":"Elderberry Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eElderberry, the small dark berry from the elder shrub, has kept a spot on country kitchen counters for generations. This collection gathers the two ways we carry it: whole dried \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/products\/elderberries-whole\"\u003eelderberries\u003c\/a\u003e for the slow, satisfying work of putting up a batch of syrup, and a fine-ground \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/products\/elderberry-extract-powder-1-4-lb\"\u003eelderberry powder\u003c\/a\u003e for the mornings you'd rather stir that deep, jammy berry flavor straight into tea or a smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are caffeine-free, sourced from our network of farms, and hand-packed at Bulk Herb Store. One neighborly note that travels with the berries: elderberries are always simmered or steeped, never eaten raw, so save them for your cooked recipes. You'll find them alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/collections\/bulk-herbs-spices\"\u003ebulk herbs and berries\u003c\/a\u003e when you're building your own blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCozy-season kitchens pair well with something for the hands, so settle in with a small project from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/collections\/english-paper-piecing\"\u003eEnglish paper piecing\u003c\/a\u003e collection while the syrup pot comes to a simmer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elderberries-whole","title":"Elderberries, Whole","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole dried elderberries, small dark berries from the elder shrub (\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e), with a deep, slightly tart, fruity flavor that lands somewhere between a raisin and a black currant. Hand-packed at Home Folk's Bulk Herb Store, sold in 1\/4 lb and 1\/2 lb sizes so you can buy what you need for one batch of syrup or stock the pantry for a season of putting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note before you start:\u003c\/strong\u003e elderberries should always be cooked before eating. Even dried, the berries contain a compound called sambunigrin that can cause upset stomach if consumed raw. Simmering, steeping in hot water, or baking at a full oven temperature all take care of it, so syrup, tea, tinctures (the alcohol cooks them through), muffins, scones, and quick breads are all in. Skip the raw applications: no-bake granola, raw energy bites, or sprinkled onto cereal that isn't hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberries have historically been respected as one of the great old pantry berries. Bring a small pot to a low simmer with a little water, strain, sweeten with honey, and you have the elderberry syrup that's been on kitchen counters for generations. Steep them as a tea, fold them into muffin batter or a fruit bread, or use them anywhere you'd reach for a dried raisin or currant in a cooked recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the longtime favorites from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/collections\/bulk-herbs-spices\"\u003ebulk herbs and berries\u003c\/a\u003e selection. A nice companion to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/products\/red-rose-petals\"\u003ered rose petals\u003c\/a\u003e on the same pantry shelf when you're building your own blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eElderberries (\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulk Herb Store","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 LB.","offer_id":42788002562267,"sku":"J108, R30","price":9.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 LB.","offer_id":42788002595035,"sku":"J24, R1","price":18.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1553\/3919\/files\/driedelderberriesinawoodenbowlwithawoodenspoon.jpg?v=1712774155"},{"product_id":"elderberry-extract-powder-1-4-lb","title":"Elderberry Extract Powder, 1\/4 LB.","description":"\u003cp\u003eElderberry extract powder is a concentrated take on the little dark berry, ground fine and ready to stir into whatever you're making. It carries that deep, jammy berry flavor elderberries are loved for, with a color to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberries have long been a staple in country kitchens, put up into syrups and cordials and saved for the colder months. This powder gives you the same berry goodness in a spoonful, no simmering required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir it into smoothies, blend it into juices, whisk it into hot tea, or use it as the base for a homemade syrup. It's caffeine-free and culinary grade, so it folds easily into your daily routine. Sourced from our network of growers and hand-packed at our farm in the Ozarks. A little goes a long way, so start with a small spoonful and find your own measure. You can also keep our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/products\/elderberries-whole\"\u003ewhole elderberries\u003c\/a\u003e on hand for syrup-making days, and the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/collections\/powders\"\u003ebulk powders\u003c\/a\u003e are worth a look while you're at it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulk Herb Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46382181318875,"sku":"P50","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1553\/3919\/files\/elderberryextractpowder05.png?v=1773925988"}],"url":"https:\/\/homefolk.com\/collections\/elderberry-collection.oembed","provider":"Home Folk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}