Elderberry Syrup

I was contemplating rather to post this recipe or not as it is nothing like I normally post! Yet, it is a recipe that has become apart of our life especially after this past year that we were hit with numerous Viruses! Today I am Sharing with you … our weapon for cold /Flu ; my very own recipe for Elderberry syrup!

Before I get to the Recipe; I would like to note that I am not a expert to Home remedies and all natural remedies! Truthfully… I am just a normal mom that is willing to to do whatever it takes to help keep my babies healthy! This is just something that we have tried and I know it works in keeping us healthy and at a budget friendly price!

This Elderberry syrup is NOT Watery…

I have spent time making different recipes and playing around with the taste and consistency of this Syrup! I was striving for a recipe that was both tasty and more of a Syrup like texture; mostly because the juice consistency was a watery mess with me and my kids!

What Do you need?

1. Dried Elderberries– I buy Mine From Amazon; see link below..
2. Lemon
3. Water
4. Fresh Ginger
5. Cinnamon Stick
6. Sugar/ Raw sugar
7. Honey

Making Elderberry Syrup…

1. Using a medium size pot; Add Water, Elderberries, 1/2 of a Cinnamon Stick, lemon Juice, and and Freshly Grated Ginger Root.

2. Bring to a rolling boil over medium high heat; then cover and simmer on medium low for 30 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and pour into a fine mesh strainer into a medium size bowl.

4. Using a large spoon; lightly press on elderberries to drain excess juices. Discard the strained berry mixture.

5. Pour Mixture through strainer again over your rinsed out Pot to ensure a smooth finished syrup.

6. Return pot to stove and add 1/3 C. Sugar; Allow to come to a rolling boil again over medium high heat. Turn to medium low and allow to simmer for 35-40 more minute. It should Cook down to about half. Remove from heat.

7. Allow to cool for 8- 10 minutes; then stir in your honey. NOTE: make sure to add the honey last and after the cooling process, as heat can destroy the nutrients contained in the honey.

8. Store in a jar or air tight container in the refrigerator. Mine will last for 3-4 weeks. That is the longest I have had it before using.

Note…

1. Do not give to children younger then the age of 1 as honey is not safe to give to babies as it can cause botulism.
2. This is just something to help ward off illnesses and help during sickness and should be used with judgement and approval of your pediatrician and doctors. This is not proven to heal or cure any illnesses or diseases.

How Much Should I Take??

I am no Doctor but this is what we try to go by as a family; so feel free to use this as your guide…

1. As a Preventative- Adults-1 Tablespoon daily/ Children- 1 teaspoon daily.
2. While Sick – Adults – Tablespoon 4x a day/ Children 1 teaspoon 4x a day.

Hope you all like this recipe as much as we do and have a Health full remaining winter!

Print Recipe

Elderberry Syrup

Elderberry Syrup is a thick and tasty Syrup that helps our family get through this Cold and Flue season! Your kids will love the taste of this Syrup!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 13 minutes mins

Course: health

Cuisine: Health

Keyword: Cold remedy, Elderberry, Elderberry Syrup, Flu remedy, Syrup, Thick, wellness

Servings: 10 oz.

Ingredients

• 3 C. Water
• 2/3 C. Dried Elderberry
• 1 Lemon Lemon Juiced
• 1 Tablespoon Grated fresh Ginger or 1/8 dried
• 1/2 Stick Cinnamon or 1/4 tsp dried
• 1/3 C. Raw Sugar or Regular Sugar
• 1/4 C. Raw Honey

Instructions

• Mix together Water, Elderberry, Lemon juice, Ginger and cinnamon in medium size saucepan. Allow to come to a rolling boil over medium high heat then reduce to medium low; cover and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove fro heat.
• Using a Fine mesh strainer; strain elderberry mixture over a medium size bowl; remove cinnamon stick and lightly press berries with a large spoon to drain excess juice. Discard the berries.
• Rinse out your pot; and re strain your Juice back over the pot to ensure a smooth finished syrup.
• Return to stove and add 1/3 Cup. of sugar. Allow to come to a boil again over medium high heat. Reduce to medium low and allow to simmer uncovered for 35-40 more minutes; stirring occasionally. Syrup should reduce to about half.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool for 8-10 minutes; then stir in 1/4 C. of honey till well incorporated.
• Store in a Jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks.