elderberry plants

Question

The fruit of elderberry plants sit on the ends of very fine short stems which are attached to much larger long stems. I have heard that elderberry stems are poisonous. Are both the very thin and the thick stems harmful when making jelly?

Answer 1

Only the berries are used for cooking, like making jelly. They lose their toxicity when cooked properly.
The stems should not be used or consumed.

Here is a link with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/planting-elderberry.htm