Description
This quick and powerful elderberry syrup recipe takes under 65 minutes to prepare and delivers immunity support, rich flavor, and endless customization options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black elderberries
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 cup maple syrup or raw honey
- Optional: 3–4 slices of orange or lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add 4 cups of water, dried elderberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and optional citrus slices. Stir gently.
- Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once reduced to about half the volume, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
- Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl and discard solids.
- When the syrup is cool to the touch, stir in 1 cup maple syrup or raw honey until fully dissolved.
- Transfer the finished syrup to a sterilized glass jar and refrigerate for up to 3 months. Shake before use.
Notes
Avoid overheating the honey to preserve its enzymes. For extra immunity, stir in turmeric, echinacea, or ginger post-straining. Freeze in ice cube trays for convenient single servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Wellness
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Holistic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 8
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: elderberry syrup, immune booster, herbal remedy, homemade wellness, natural cold remedy