Step 1

Pour the water into a medium saucepan and add the elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Step 2

Bring to a boil and then uncover and reduce to a simmer for about 30 to 45 minutes until the liquid has reduced by almost half.

Step 3

Remove from heat and let cool until it's lukewarm.

Step 4

Mash the berries carefully using a spoon or other flat utensil.

Step 5

Pour through a strainer or cheesecloth into a glass jar or bowl. Discard the elderberries.

Step 6

When the liquid is no longer hot, add the cup of honey and stir well.

Step 7

When the honey is well mixed into the elderberry mixture, pour the syrup into a  mason jar or 16 ounce glass bottle of some kind.

Step 8

Ta-da! You just made homemade elderberry syrup! Store in the fridge and take daily for its immune boosting properties. Some sources recommend taking only during the week and not on the weekends to boost immunity.