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a pot on a stove with elderberries, sliced ginger, and whole spices
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Elderberry Syrup

This Elderberry Syrup is excellent to have on hand in preparation for the seasons of potential illness.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Reduction of Liquid25 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Herbal Remedies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Elderberries, Elderberry Syrup, Herbal Remedies
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 1kcal
Cost: $5-10

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with a lid
  • Airtight storage container
  • Fine mesh strainer & measuring cup or medium bowl
  • A stovetop/ heat source

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried elderberries or 1 cup fresh
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks - each stick being approximately 3 inch or 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 inch Ginger Root sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Rose Hips
  • 2 pieces Star Anise
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • Raw honey to taste I recommend starting with ¼ cup and adding no more than 1 cup)
  • 6 cups Filtered Water

Instructions

  • Add elderberries, spices and water into a medium size saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes with the lid on.
  • Strain all solids from your liquid and return strained liquid to your saucepan.
  • Return the saucepan to the heat and let simmer until reduced by half.
  • Now that the liquid is reduced, remove it from the heat for it to cool to room temperature.
  • After the liquid is cool, add your desired amount of raw honey.
  • Store in a glass container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to a year.
  • **if freezing, make sure you are using a freezer safe jar or container **