Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Gari McMellon

Naturally rich in antioxidants and traditionally used to support immune health, this nourishing syrup is easy to make and good to keep on hand during the colder months. Made with dried elderberries, fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, cloves, and raw honey, this simple homemade elderberry syrup is a wholesome staple for your kitchen.

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Course Beverage, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, healthy, Mediterranean

Ingredients

1 cup dried elderberries
4 cups filtered water
1-2 tbsp tablespoons fresh grated ginger
1/2-1 Ceylon cinnamon stick, depending on size
5-6 whole cloves
3/4-1 cup raw honey, to taste

Instructions

Add the elderberries, water, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and cloves to a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
Simmer uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by about half.
Remove from the heat.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing lightly to extract the liquid.
Let the liquid cool until warm, not hot.
Stir in the raw honey until fully dissolved.
Pour into a clean glass jar and refrigerate.

storage

refrigerate 3 to 4 weeks

notes

use dried elderberries, not fresh
elderberries should always be cooked before making syrup
if your Ceylon cinnamon sticks are large, use half a stick
adjust the honey to your taste
freeze extra syrup for longer storage

Keyword antioxidant-rich, homemade, immune-boosting, natural

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