Yield: 3 cups
Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry Syrup can be used as a flavoring syrup, a breakfast topping for pancakes and waffles, or as a boost for the immune system! Make it in the crock pot, the instant pot, or on the stovetop.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dried elderberries, or ⅓ cup fresh
- 1 small bulb fresh ginger, sliced (peeled or unpeeled!)
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup honey
- Storage Jars With Lid
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Instructions
Stovetop Method:
- Place elderberries, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cover pan with a lid and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, until reduced by half.
- Remove from the stove. Using a spoon or other masher, mash the berries a little. Allow syrup to cool completely.
- Pour contents through a fine mesh strainer to remove all berries and spices.
- Pour into a large clean jar. Add the honey and stir (or shake) until well combined.
Instant Pot Method:
- Place elderberries, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and water in instant pot.
- Seal the instant pot and set it to Manual and High Pressure for 15 minutes.
- You can do a quick release or let the pressure naturally release. Either work great for this recipe!
- Using a spoon or other masher, mash the berries a little. Allow syrup to cool completely.
- Pour contents through a fine mesh strainer to remove all berries and spices.
- Pour into a large clean jar. Add the honey and stir (or shake) until well combined.
Crock Pot Method:
- Place elderberries, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and water in a crockpot.
- Cover crockpot with lid and cook for 8 hours.
- Remove from the crock pot. Using a spoon or other masher, mash the berries a little. Allow syrup to cool completely.
- Pour contents through a fine mesh strainer to remove all berries and spices.
- Pour into a large clean jar. Add the honey and stir (or shake) until well combined.
Notes
CAN YOU TAKE ELDERBERRY SYRUP DAILY?
Yes, you can! Adults generally take between 2-3 teaspoons per day, and kids take about 1 teaspoon, but this can vary and it is a good idea to talk to a medical professional to decide what is good for you personally. HOW TO STORE
Elderberry Syrup will last for 3 months in the fridge when stored in an airtight glass jar. You can also freeze the syrup in small containers or in an ice cube tray to defrost as needed.
Yes, you can! Adults generally take between 2-3 teaspoons per day, and kids take about 1 teaspoon, but this can vary and it is a good idea to talk to a medical professional to decide what is good for you personally. HOW TO STORE
Elderberry Syrup will last for 3 months in the fridge when stored in an airtight glass jar. You can also freeze the syrup in small containers or in an ice cube tray to defrost as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 24kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Sodium: 2mg, Sugar: 6g