Description
This homemade elderberry syrup recipe combines the antioxidant-rich power of Sambucus nigra with warming spices and raw honey, creating a natural immune-boosting remedy that’s both effective and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried elderberries (organic preferred)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 cup raw honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ground ginger)
- 1/2 tsp whole cloves (or ground cloves)
- Optional substitutions: agave nectar for honey, 2 cups fresh elderberries instead of dried
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine elderberries, water, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, 45–60 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
- Cool slightly (10–15 minutes), then strain through fine mesh sieve, pressing to extract liquid.
- Allow to cool to lukewarm (about 110°F), then stir in raw honey until dissolved.
- Pour into sterilized jars/bottles, leaving 1 inch headspace, seal, and label with date.
Notes
Always cool liquid before adding honey to preserve its enzymes. Only use black elderberries (Sambucus nigra). Store in sterilized containers for maximum shelf life.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Natural Remedy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: elderberry syrup, immune boosting, natural remedy, homemade elderberry syrup, wellness recipe