Description
Learn how to make a delicious and healthy elderberry syrup at home. This easy recipe is perfect for boosting your immune system, especially during cold and flu season. Carmen Velasco shares her simple method, perfect for a natural wellness remedy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup raw honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
Instructions
- Combine elderberries, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by about half.
- Remove from heat and let steep for another 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Let the liquid cool until it is warm, not hot.
- Stir in the honey until well combined.
- Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use dried elderberries as fresh ones can be toxic.
- Ensure the syrup cools before adding honey to preserve its beneficial properties.
- This syrup can be a thoughtful homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: elderberry syrup, homemade elderberry syrup, immune support, natural remedies, honey, ginger, cold and flu prevention, DIY wellness