2 quarts crushed elderberries
1/4 cup vinegar
6 cups sugar

Combine berries, vinegar, and sugar. 
Bring slowly to boiling, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. 
Cook rapidly until thick. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. 
Pour boiling hot mixture into sterilized jars. Adjust lids. 
Process in boiling water 5 minutes. Remove jars; cool and store. 
Yield: 6 half-pint jars.