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Homemade Elderberry Syrup: Easy Recipe for Cold Season

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This homemade elderberry syrup is a simple, whole-ingredient remedy for cold season, made with dried elderberries, raw honey, and warming spices. It’s a comforting, immune-supporting syrup that’s ready in under an hour and perfect for daily use.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (140g) dried elderberries
  • 4 cups (950 ml) filtered water
  • 1 cup (340g) raw honey (or to taste)
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 3 to 4 whole cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon vitamin C powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the dried elderberries, filtered water, sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves in a medium saucepan. Do not add honey yet.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about half.
  3. Optional: After 30 minutes, gently mash the berries with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher to release more flavor.
  4. Strain the hot liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a glass measuring cup or bowl. Let it drip without pressing on the berries.
  5. Allow the strained liquid to cool for 10 to 15 minutes until warm (about 110°F to 120°F / 43°C to 49°C).
  6. Stir in the raw honey until completely dissolved. If using, stir in the vitamin C powder.
  7. Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar or bottle using a funnel. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Do not add honey to boiling liquid; let the elderberry liquid cool to warm first to preserve beneficial enzymes. Use dried elderberries, not fresh, as fresh can cause stomach upset. Sterilize jars for longer shelf life. The syrup can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 6 months.

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