Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
This easy elderberry syrup recipe is a delicious, budget-friendly way to support your immune system during cold and flu season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried organic elderberries
- 1 organic fresh lemon, washed, sliced
- 2 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced or chopped
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1 cup raw local honey or manuka honey
Instructions
- Place your elderberries in a large saucepan. Add the lemon, ginger, and water.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then quickly reduce to LOW. Simmer while gently stirring occasionally for about 45-55 minutes, until the liquid is reduced to just over 1 cup remaining.
- Remove from heat and cool on the counter.
- Once cool, strain and reserve the liquid. Use the back of a spoon to gently push all of the valuable liquid out of the elderberries, so you get every drop.
- Whisk the elderberry liquid together with your honey.
- Transfer to a glass bottle or jar and refrigerate for up to 2 or 3 weeks.
- Enjoy!
- Love, Rachel
Notes
*In case of illness or health conditions, ALWAYS check with your healthcare provider before taking a new supplement, foods, or herbs.
*For children under one year old, always substitute maple syrup instead of honey due to the risk of infant botulism.
DOSAGE: For general wellness maintenance, most adults take 1 tablespoon daily. At the first sign of illness, many people increase it to 1 tablespoon every 2–3 hours. For children, a typical dose is 1 teaspoon daily for maintenance.
Disclosure: While each of these ingredients are proven to assist with overall health, if you’re dealing with an illness or medical issues, ALWAYS check with your doctor before including new foods or herbs.
Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.04g, Saturated Fat: 0.003g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 25mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 28IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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