Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

from wellnessmama.com
80 min
80 servings

A simple elderberry syrup recipe made with dried elderberries, honey and herbs for an immune boosting and delicious syrup. Can be used medicinally or on homemade pancakes or waffles.

Ingredients

  • 3½ cups water
  • 2/3 cup dried elderberries ((or 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen))
  • 2 TBSP ginger ((grated))
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup raw honey

Directions

  1. 1

    Pour the water into a medium saucepan and add the elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil and then uncover and reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by half.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and let cool until it's lukewarm.

  4. 4

    Mash the berries carefully using a spoon or other flat utensil.

  5. 5

    Pour through a strainer or cheesecloth into a glass jar or bowl. Discard the elderberries.

  6. 6

    When the liquid is no longer hot, add the cup of honey and stir well.

  7. 7

    When the honey is well mixed into the elderberry mixture, pour the syrup into a  mason jar or glass bottle of some kind.

  8. 8

    Ta-da! You just made homemade elderberry syrup! Store in the fridge and take daily for its immune boosting properties.