Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Learn how to make this easy elderberry syrup recipe with dried elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, and raw honey.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ⅔ cup dried elderberries
- 1½ tablespoons freshly grated ginger or 2 teaspoons dried ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried cloves
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup raw honey
Instructions
- Add the water, dried elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and turmeric to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer gently until the liquid has reduced and the flavors have infused.
- Remove from the heat and carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. For a smoother syrup, line the strainer with cheesecloth.
- Press gently on the cooked elderberries to extract the remaining liquid.
- Allow the strained liquid to cool until warm rather than very hot.
- Add the raw honey and stir until completely incorporated.
- Pour the finished syrup into a clean glass jar or airtight container.
- Refrigerate.
Notes
- Use properly dried elderberries from a reputable source.
- Do not consume raw or improperly prepared elderberries.
- Add the honey after the mixture has cooled somewhat.
- Store refrigerated.
- Do not give honey-containing syrup to children under 12 months.