Elderberry Glaze
✨ From the Orchard
Here at Dee’s Nutz and Berries in Brodhead, WI, we’re always looking for ways to bring a hint of unexpected elegance to the plate. Enter our Elderberry Glaze—a silky, balsamic-kissed reduction that wraps roasted vegetables or meats in a rich, sweet-savory shine. We call this one Dark & Savory Shine because it finishes a dish like a final brushstroke on a masterpiece—bold, balanced, and full of character.
Elderberries, though small, carry centuries of culinary and cultural legacy. Once used to make wines and tonics throughout Europe and the Americas, their intense hue and antioxidant-rich profile now lend themselves beautifully to sauces and glazes. When simmered with vinegar, garlic, and warm spices, elderberries transform into a deep, glossy finish that pairs perfectly with roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts, duck, pork loin, or even grilled mushrooms.
We’re excited to open our farm to the public in 2028 so you can taste elderberry in all its forms—bold, botanical, and deeply rooted in seasonal flavor.
Want to know more about elderberries in cuisine and agriculture? Explore this excellent University of Vermont elderberry guide. And for more recipes like this, don’t miss our Elderberry U-Pick and Recipes page.
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🍊 Ingredients
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– 1½ cups ripe persimmon pulp (from soft fruit)
– 1½ tsp baking soda
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
– ½ tsp nutmeg
– ½ tsp fine sea salt
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup sugar
– ½ cup oil or melted butter
– Optional: ¾ cup chopped walnuts or golden raisins
🥄 Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5″ loaf pan and line with parchment.
2. In a small bowl, mix the persimmon pulp and baking soda. Set aside for 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt.
4. Beat eggs with sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Stir in the persimmon mixture.
6. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in nuts and fruit if using.
8. Pour into prepared pan and bake 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
🍁 From the Orchard Tip
📋 Sample Tip Content:
This bread is even better the next day — the crumb becomes more tender, and the spices mellow into the loaf. For a cozy twist, try it toasted with cinnamon butter or a swipe of orange honey cream cheese.
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