Elderberry Syrup Recipe (Cold and Flu Remedy)
Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe is an easy and inexpensive solution to address winter wellness goals. A delicious and immune boosting syrup that’s made with dried elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and honey. It’s one of the most popular ways to fight off a cold or flu. With a few simple tips, you can now make it at home!
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 4 cups water
- 4 slices ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 8 cloves I use whole cloves, but you can use 1/8 teaspoon clove power. If you don't have them, you can also omit this ingredient.
- 1 cup raw honey You can also use regular honey.
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan or pot, add water, dried elderberries, ginger, cinnamon sticks and cloves.
- Bring to a boil and stir. Reduce heat and cover with a lid, allowing to simmer for 1 hour.
- Turn off the heat and let it steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain elderberries and herbs using a fine strainer.
- Remove cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger. Then using the back of a spoon, gently press elderberries to release as much juice as possible. Discard the berries.
- Once the liquid is no longer hot, add honey and stir to incorporate. Note that you need to add honey before it’s getting cool, as the warmth in the liquid helps to melt the honey properly.
- Pour the syrup into mason jars. Once it's completely cool, cover with lids and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make it organic: Use organic ingredients to make organic elderberry syrup.
- To thicken the syrup: If you prefer a thick consistency, add the mixture of arrowroot powder (1/4 cup) and water (1/2 cup) during the last 5-10 minutes of simmering.
- Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 months.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have other health conditions, you need to consult your doctor first.