Homemade Elderberry Syrup
A yummy, homemade tonic that helps to boost your immune system. I swear it tastes like Christmas!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 c. Elderberries
- 3-4 Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
- 6 Star Anise, whole
- 2 T. Cloves, whole
- 6 Rose Hips
- 2 inches Ginger root, peeled and sliced
- 6 Quarts Filtered Water, (24 cups)
- 1 c. Honey, local and raw if available
Instructions
PREPARE SYRUP:
- Add all ingredients, except honey, into a 10 quart stock pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, then remove from heat.
STRAIN SYRUP:
- Using a medium colander, pour the liquid through the colander into a clean, large bowl. Press against the sides of the colander to push out as much flavor as possible from the spices and berries.
- Repeat this process with a fine mesh strainer.
- Return the liquid to the pot to cool.
ADD HONEY & JAR SYRUP:
- When the liquid is completely cool, stir in the honey.
- Pour in to glass containers.Label, date, and store in the refrigerator.See NOTES for additional details.
Video
Notes
- This will last 3-4 months when stored in the refrigerator.
- Elderberries can stain, so wear an apron and/or something you don't mind getting stained.
- I purchase dried elderberries from Amazon, but they sell out quickly, so if you plan on making this, I’d go grab some ASAP, before they are gone.
- Some other great resources to look into if you’re interested are: Melissa K Norris and Homesteading Family on YouTube. They both have excellent videos about elderberry syrup. The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies by Nicole Apelian, Ph.D & Claude Davis is also a wonderful resource to look at.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ozCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.03gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.001gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1g