Elderberry Syrup Recipe: Immune-Boosting and Sweet
Immune-boosting elderberry syrup with honey and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1- inch fresh ginger
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 cup raw honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: Add to the tea
- Suggested Pairings: Herbal tea oatmeal
Instructions
- Simmer elderberries, water, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for 30-40 minutes; reduce by half.
- Strain liquid, pressing berries; discard solids.
- Cool to below 100°F; stir in honey, lemon juice.
- Store in a glass jar; refrigerate.
- Take 1 tbsp daily; serve with tea, oatmeal.
Notes
- Use cooked elderberries only; raw ones are toxic.
- Store in fridge up to 1 month, freeze 3 months.
- Try a vegan variation.
- Pair with waffles.