Elderberry Syrup
A homemade elderberry syrup that’s immune-boosting and budget-friendly, perfect for cold season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 1-inch knob fresh ginger, sliced (or a pinch ground ginger)
- 1 cup raw honey
Instructions
- Toss the elderberries, water, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon stick into a pot.
- Bring the mix to a low boil. Then, lower heat and let it gently bubble for about 40 minutes, reducing the liquid by half.
- Let it cool slightly before straining out the bits using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Squeeze all the juice out.
- When it’s barely warm, stir in the honey and mix well.
- Pour into a glass jar and seal it with a lid.
Notes
Store in a glass jar in the fridge. Lasts about 2-3 weeks. Shake before use and avoid microwaving to keep nutrients intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: elderberry, syrup, immune boost, homemade remedies, cold and flu season