Perfect Immune-Boosting Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
A deeply flavorful, naturally sweetened elderberry syrup made with dried elderberries, fresh ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and raw honey. This immune-supporting syrup is simple to make, budget-friendly, and kid-approved.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 1 large thumb-sized piece fresh ginger root, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 cup raw honey
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Combine dried elderberries, ginger slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and filtered water in a medium saucepan. Stir with a wooden spoon.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes until the liquid is reduced by about half.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a glass measuring cup, pressing on the berries to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
- Let the strained liquid cool until just warm to the touch, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the raw honey until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Pour the syrup into a glass jar using a funnel. Seal tightly and let come to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
Do not add honey to hot liquid; let it cool to warm first to preserve beneficial enzymes. For a clearer syrup, strain through a coffee filter or extra cheesecloth. The syrup can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to a year. Flavors deepen after a week in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11
- Carbohydrates: 12
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