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Elderberry Syrup

A homemade wellness tonic packed with antioxidants and natural immunity support that is easy to make and versatile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 ounces
Course: Condiment, Wellness Tonic
Cuisine: Herbal, Natural
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup dried elderberries or 2 cups fresh if in season
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 to 5 whole cloves
  • 1 piece fresh ginger root about 1 inch, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Glass measuring cups
  • Glass storage bottles or jars with tight-fitting lids
  • Funnel (optional but helpful)
  • Kitchen scale (optional but recommended for accuracy)

Method
 

  1. Gather your dried elderberries, water, honey, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger root.
  2. Pour the filtered water into the medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Add the dried elderberries to the hot water and stir well to ensure all berries are submerged.
  4. Drop the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and ginger slices into the saucepan.
  5. Place the lid on the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium-low, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  6. After 20 minutes, carefully remove the lid and taste the liquid for strength.
  7. If desired, continue simmering for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. Pour the entire contents of the saucepan through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth.
  9. Allow the strained syrup to cool to room temperature.
  10. Once cooled, measure out your honey and stir it thoroughly into the elderberry liquid.
  11. Pour your finished syrup into clean glass bottles or jars with tight-fitting lids.
  12. Label your bottles with the date and store them in the refrigerator.

Notes

This syrup is versatile, working well in cocktails or as a wellness shot. Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.