Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
A simple, reliable elderberry syrup you can make with fresh or dried berries. Just a handful of ingredients and a slow simmer give you a rich, flavorful syrup you can use through cold season.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ c. Water
- 1 c. Raw Honey
- ⅔ c. Fresh Elderberries or 4 oz dried
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Ginger grated
- ½ tsp. Nutmeg
- 1 Star Anise
- 1 stick Cinnamon broken in half
Instructions
- Add the water, elderberries, ginger, nutmeg, star anise, and cinnamon stick to a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.2 1/2 c. Water, 2/3 c. Fresh Elderberries, 2 tbsp. Fresh Ginger, 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg, 1 stick Cinnamon, 1 Star Anise
- Lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered or partially covered (tilt the lid) until it reduces by about half.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl and compost the berry mash.
- When the liquid is warm (not hot) stir in the raw honey until fully blended.1 c. Raw Honey
- Pour the finished syrup into clean jars and refrigerate.
Notes
- Adult Daily Amount: ½–1 tablespoon.
- Child Daily Amount: 1 teaspoon (ages 1+ only, due to honey).
- For extra support: Take the daily amount every 2–3 hours at the first sign of a cold.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 months; freeze for longer storage.
Servings: 16 doses
Cost: $4