How To Make Elderberry Syrup in 6 Easy Steps

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A few years ago I discovered elderberry syrup from a neighbor. I had never heard of it and before and was very curious to give it a try so I started buying it from her for $16 for an 8oz jar. To my surprise my kids loved it. We went through the first jar in a month and I continued to buy it all winter long. The following winter I decided to try to make it for myself. Turns out it is super easy to make and has a few simple ingredients.

What is Elderberry

Elderberry is the purple berry from the elderberry shrub (Sambucus Nigra). It is packed with antioxidants, is an antiviral and acts as an anti-inflammatory. It's a home remedy that has been used for centuries to improve the immune system and reduce the severity and duration of colds.

Ingredients

4 cups water

1 cup dried elderberries

2 cinnamon sticks

1 TBSP ginger (you can also use a few slices of fresh ginger)

1TBSP clove

1 cup honey

Supplies

pot

strainer

cheese cloth

measuring cups

funnel

glass measuring bowl

Directions

1. Pour 4 cups or water in a pot. Turn stove on to high heat.

2. Add 1 cup dried elderberries, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 TBSP ginger, 1 TBSP cloves. Stir, Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and let simmer for about an hour. Stir occasionally.

4. Remove from heat. Lay a cheese cloth in the bottom of your strainer. place the strainer over a large glass bowl. Gently pour the mixture into the strainer so only the liquid is collected in the bowl. Squeeze out remaining juices with a spoon or by hand. Dispose of solid ingredients.

5. Add 1 cup honey. Raw, local honey is best. Stir gently until dissolved.

6. Pour into a mason jar and store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.

For more information about elderberries click the free download

Elderberry Facts Sheet PDF

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Where do you buy dried Elderberry? This is where I get mine.

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