Homemade Elderberry Syrup
A simple elderberry syrup made with dried elderberries, honey, lemon, ginger and warming spices. Great for daily immune support or as a seasonal remedy.
Ingredients
Syrup
- ½ cup dried elderberries or 1 cup fresh elderberries
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup raw honey or to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger thinly sliced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 3 whole cloves or 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon about 1–2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Place elderberries, water, cinnamon stick, ginger and cloves in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes until the liquid is reduced by about half.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 10–15 minutes to extract more flavor.
- Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl. Press gently on the solids to extract liquid but avoid pushing solids through.
- Allow the liquid to cool to lukewarm, then stir in raw honey and lemon juice. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Pour into a clean jar and refrigerate. Use within 2–3 months or freeze portions for longer storage.
Notes
- Do not give honey to infants under 12 months.
- If using fresh elderberries, increase quantity and shorten simmering time slightly.
- For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays and transfer cubes to a freezer bag.
- Always cool the mixture before adding raw honey to preserve enzymes.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 1mgSugar: 5g
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