Fliederbeersuppe

Fliederbeersuppe is a traditional soup mainly associated with the northern regions of the country. The main ingredient for the soup are elderberries (or elderberry juice), which give the soup its rich color. The elderberries are cooked to let out the juice, which is then mixed with apple juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, cut apples, cornstarch, and sugar. The mix is occasionally spiced with cinnamon or garlic. This sweet soup is served warm with homemade grits dumplings.