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Elderberry Syrup

This homemade elderberry syrup is a delicious and nourishing way to support your wellness throughout the cold season. Made with dried elderberries, warming spices, and natural sweetener, this rich, dark syrup has been a folk remedy for generations. It takes just about 45 minutes of hands-off simmering to create a batch that will last your family weeks. Enjoy it by the spoonful, stirred into tea, drizzled over yogurt or oatmeal, or mixed into sparkling water for a refreshing immune-supporting tonic. Keep it refrigerated and it will stay fresh for several weeks—though it's so tasty, it rarely lasts that long!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Natural Remedies
Cuisine: Folk Medicine
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated) 1 tsp ground
  • 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 tsp cloves (ground or whole)
  • 1/2-1 cup raw honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice we use 1/2 cup raw local honey
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tbsp orange peel (dried) brightens flavor
  • 2 pods star anise or ¼ tsp anise seed
  • 1 tbsp rose hips
  • 1 tbsp dried echinacea root
  • 1/2 cup fresh thyme or 1/4 cup dried thyme

Method
 

  1. Combine elderberries, water, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan. As well as any other optional ingredients like star anise, orange peel, etc.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 45 minutes until reduced by half.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pressing berries to extract liquid.
  5. Once lukewarm, stir in raw honey until combined.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Dosage:
  1. Adults: 1 tbsp daily for immune support. Children: 1 tsp daily.
    During illness, take up to 4 times daily.
    *Not medical advice, just what I do. Always consult a trusted healthcare professional before starting something new.

Notes

** I DO NOT give honey to children under one year of age due to the risk of botulism.
Tips: Always use a clean spoon to avoid contamination.
*Not medical advice, always consult with a healthcare provider