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elderberry syrup recipe

Elderberry Syrup

This homemade elderberry syrup recipe is a simple and effective way to boost your immune system naturally. Made with dried or fresh elderberries, cinnamon stick, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and sweetened with local raw honey or maple syrup, this syrup is perfect for daily immune support. It’s a great way to soothe sore throats and help fight off flu symptoms, all while offering a delicious, natural remedy that kids will love. Keep it in the fridge for up to three weeks and enjoy a spoonful daily or as needed to support your health during flu season.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling 30 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Herbal Remedies
Cuisine: Herbs
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups Water
  • 1 cup Dried elderberries Organic is always best when possible
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger can substitute with dried
  • 1/4 cup Echinacea
  • 1/4 cup Rosehips
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 medium dried cayenne pepper Can crush before adding
  • 1 cup Raw honey Can add less or more to taste

Equipment

  • 1 stock pot
  • 1 mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Pour water into the pot while on medium to low heat
  2. Add in all of the herbs and do a quick stir.
  3. Let the mixture come to a simmer. The syrup is done when the cinnamon sticks have opened and the water level has evaporated by at least 1 cup.
  4. Strain mixture with a mesh strainer into a large enough measuring cup/bowl. While allowing the mixture to cool to approximately 100 ℉, add your honey into the quart jar. Once mixture is cooled, pour into the jar and stir.
  5. Apply a leak proof lid. Once syrup is completely cool, store in fridge for up to 6 months.

Video

Notes

Directions for use:
 
Adult: Take 15-30ml daily for prophylaxis. Take a 2 day break every few weeks. Take 15-30ml 3-5 times a day if sick until healthy then take a 2 day break.
 
Children: Take 5-7.5ml daily for prophylaxis. Take a 2 day break every few weeks. Take 5-7.5ml 3-5 times a day if sick until healthy then take a 2 day break.
 
*Not recommended for under 1 years of age due to raw honey.