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overhead shot of elderberry syrup in a sauce pan surrounded by fresh elderberries, ginger and orange flowers

elderberry syrup

5 from 6 votes
Homemade elderberry syrup is the easiest way to keep colds and flu at bay. It's simple to make, delicious, and a wonderful tool to have in your home apothecary this time of year. You can make so many homeopathic recipes from this syrup so make a batch and enjoy!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of dried elderberries
  • 4 cups of water
  • optional:
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  • Place your elderberries and water in a small saucepan. Add your optional ingredients if desired. Cover, and bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer for twenty minutes. Take off the heat, and strain berries out, reserving the liquid for your syrup. Once the liquid is cooled, add 1 to 1 1/2 cup of honey. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Store in fridge for up to three months
Freeze indefinitely as ice cubes

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg
Course: Autumn
Cuisine: American
Keyword: elderberry cough syrup
Servings: 60 servings
Calories: 4kcal
Author: sarah