Elderberry Syrup Recipe

a spoon containing elderberry syrup suspended over a jar of more with honey cinnamon sticks and a small bowl of dried elderberries surrounding it

Learn how to make elderberry syrup with this easy recipe and just a few simple ingredients. Nearly everyone knows this natural immunity booster is perfect for winter and flu season but discover even more elderberry health benefits and uses with this helpful guide!

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Course: Condiment, Tonic

Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy Options

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Steep: 30

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

3 cups Filtered or spring water
1 cup Dried elderberries or 2 cups fresh elderberries
1 Cinnamon stick
2 inches Fresh Ginger sliced (or ½ tsp dried ginger)
1 cup Manuka or raw honey or organic maple syrup or agave for a vegan/infant-friendly recipe

Instructions

Place the dried elderberries, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the water reduces by half.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the elerberries steep in the water for 30-60 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
Strain the elderberries through a fine mesh strainer or a cheese cloth, trying to get as much liquid out as possible. Discard the remaining elderberries, ginger, and cinnamon.
Stir in the honey and taste to adjust. Pour the syrup in a glass airtight container. Store in an airtight mason jar in the fridge for 3 months.

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Notes

Do not consume raw elderberries. Cooked elderberries are perfectly safe and edible. A word of caution: Raw elderberries and the seeds of elderberries contain a toxic substance that in some people, can induce nausea and vomiting. It is best to not eat the elderberries and only enjoy the juice.

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