Elderberry syrup is simple to make. You could eat the syrup by itself or incorporate it into a lot of other recipes. Studies show elderberry extract offers an efficient, safe and cost-effective treatment for influenza, reducing the severity of infection and reducing the duration by up to 4 days.

With all the amazing health benefits of elderberry, you’ll want to incorporate this immune-boosting and delicious syrup into your healthy daily routine!

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”

–Hippocrates

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

For overall wellness and prevention, suggested dose is 1 teaspoon for children and 1 tablespoon for adults, daily.
For treatment for cold or flu virus, it is recommended to take every 3-4 hours at the first signs of symptoms, not to exceed 6 doses per day. For best results, start taking within first 48 hours, continue until symptoms subside.

Simple Elderberry Syrup

TIPS:

Once the first batch of elderberries syrup is done, I like to REUSE the elderberries. Because elderberries are so packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, I couldn’t just throw away (mostly) perfectly good elderberries. I found I could get another (at least) two more rounds out of the elderberries by simply repeating the same process. Of course, each time it will get weaker and provide less benefits, but I enjoy the “lighter” version as a refreshing juice or tea.

BUY LOCAL. Local honey from a reputable bee-keeper is one of the best ways to get honey. Local honey means local bees from local trees and can be a good source for protection against seasonal allergies – and – a good way to support your neighbor!

Whether you’re making elderberry syrup, extract, juice or tea, ingredients can be adjusted to your liking and/or desired consistency.

Everything is flexible, have fun with it!

Check out 5 Ways to Enjoy Elderberry for ideas on how to incorporate elderberries into your daily routine.

What is your favorite way to enjoy elderberries?
Let us know in the comments!

Simple Ingredients for Elderberry Syrup

Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe

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Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine Sieve

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Dried Elderberries OR ½ cup fresh or frozen
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 1 cup honey raw, unfiltered and local, if available

OPTIONAL – add according to taste

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon OR 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp ground ginger OR ½ tsp fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp ground cloves OR 6-8 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp arrowroot powder OR cornstarch to thicken

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring elderberries, water and optional ingredients(except honey) to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally while gently mashing berries with spoon.
  • Allow to simmer approximately 30-45 minutes, until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Remove from heat and allow to steep – and cool.
  • Strain through a fine sieve, gently pressing out all liquid from the berries.
  • Stir honey into the cooled and strained liquid, mix well to incorporate.
  • Transfer syrup into glass jars, seal and refrigerate.
  • Either discard or reuse berries.

Notes

To best preserve the properties of the berries and benefits of the honey, do not over process. Gently boil, gently mash, gently strain the elderberries.
Adding honey at the very end of the process will help preserve the integrity
and health benefits of the honey.
If giving to young children, add honey during cooking process, or omit.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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