How To Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup {Tutorial}

 

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Elderberry syrup is a natural and delicious way to boost immunity. At approximately $3 to upwards of $6 per ounce, store-bought elderberry syrup is convenient, but not easy on the wallet. Making your own syrup costs pennies compared to pre-made and it”s so easy to make. Just follow the recipe below! To learn more about elderberry and it”s properties look here.

Step 1: Gather ingredients

1 cup dried elderberries

1/4 cup fresh, grated ginger

2 cinnamon sticks

1/4 cup cloves

4 cups filtered water

1 cup raw, local honey

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Step 2: Simmer

With the exception of the honey, simmer all ingredients in a pot for two hours. Heating raw honey to temperatures over 145 degrees Fahrenheit destroys its beneficial properties.

Step 3: Strain

Using a cheesecloth strain elderberries to extract as much juice as possible from the berries. If you don”t have cheesecloth on hand (like I did) a fine mesh strainer works just as well, just use a spoon to press the berries and release their juices. Collect juice in a mixing bowl or mason jar. Discard berries.

Step 4: Sweeten

Add raw honey to extracted juice. You may find that warming the berry juice a little will help the honey dissolve faster but be sure the berry juice is 145 degrees Fahrenheit or less to decrease risk of destroying the nutritive and healing properties of the honey.

Step 5: Store

Store elderberry syrup in a clean, airtight, glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Mason jars, glass bottles or glass syrup dispensers are all great choices.

Have you made your own elderberry syrup? Share your experience with us!