RECIPE: Early Autumn Rambler’s Delight

This is a great way to use freshly picked berries.

Elderberries and blackberries contain high levels of antioxidants that help to fight free-radical damage and enhance the immune system.

Blackberries are extremely high in phenolic compounds, which are known to be health-promoting, antiviral, and antibacterial, while elderberries contain potassium and vitamins C and E. This recipe makes 2 servings.

BENEFITS

Enhances resistance to colds and flu.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 1/2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/3 pear peeled, cored, and chopped
• 12 ripe elderberries, rinsed, with all stalks removed
• 20 ripe blackberries, rinsed

Note: Unripe raw elderberries and elder bark should be avoided, so make sure you use completely ripe elderberries with no stalk attached to make this smoothie.

METHOD

Put all the ingredients into a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth and divide between two glasses.

 

• Taken from Neal’s Yard Remedies Cook, Brew and Blend Your Own Herbs (Dorling Kindersley). To purchase a copy or get more details see here.