Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Step 1

In a medium saucepan combine elderberries, water, ginger, cinnamon and cloves (do not add raw honey yet!)

Step 2

Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once it has reached a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for about 45-60 minutes or until the liquid has reduced down to about half it's starting volume.

Step 3

Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Using the back of a serving spoon mash the berries as much as possible. Pour mixture through a metal sieve into a glass bowl and mash the berries again while in the sieve to extract as much juice as possible from them. Toss the elderberries.

Step 4

Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Once cooled add 1 cup of raw honey and stir well until combined.

Step 6

Pour the syrup into a 16 ounce glass bottle or jar.

Step 7

Store in the fridge.

Step 8

Take once daily for an immune boost. Kids take ½ tsp to 1 tsp daily. Adults take ½ Tbsp to 1 Tbsp daily. If you are experiencing the flu or a cold, take the normal dose every 2-3 hours instead of once a day until symptoms disappear.