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Elderberry Syrup
Discover a simple elderberry syrup recipe, packed with immune-boosting benefits. Perfect for flu season or a sweet natural drizzle for desserts.
Course
Beverages, Syrup
Cuisine
Natural Remedies/Western
Keyword
cinnamon stick, elderberries, honey
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
20
Calories
9
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
2
cups
of elderberries
3 to 4
cups
of water
1
cup
of honey
1
tablespoon
of grated ginger
1
cinnamon stick
Instructions
In a pot, combine elderberries, water, ginger, and cinnamon.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by almost half.
Remove from heat and mash the berries using a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
Strain the liquid into a bowl, pressing the berries to extract all the juice.
Allow the liquid to cool down, then stir in the honey.
Transfer the syrup to a sterilized bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Always use ripe, dark purple elderberries. Green elderberries can be toxic.
Adjust the sweetener to your preference, but remember honey has antibacterial properties.
The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Always discard the elderberry stems and unripe berries.
If you can't find fresh elderberries, dried elderberries can be used, but you'll need to adjust the quantity (use half the amount).
Nutrition
Calories:
9
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
0.1
g
|
Fat:
0.04
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Sodium:
0.3
mg
|
Potassium:
15
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
0.1
g
|
Vitamin A:
10
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
|
Calcium:
35
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg