Classic Elderberry Syrup

High in vitamin C, packed with antioxidants and super simple to make, Classic Elderberry Syrup. It’s great over pancakes and ice cream too!

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
– Benjamin Franklin 1736

Classic Elderberry Syrup
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Classic Elderberry Syrup

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Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

From citrus to peppercorns, don’t be afraid to get creative and make this syrup your own.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried elderberries

  • 2 cups cold water

  • 1 stick cinnamon

  • 3 cloves

  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger root

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup vodka or brandy (optional: to increase shelf life.)

Directions

  • Sort berries to remove any stems and leaves. Elderberry: What’s all the fuss about?
  • Combine berries, herbs and water in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 30 – 40 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, let mixture steep 1 hour.
  • Strain in a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth or in a cotton muslin bag. Gently squeeze out liquid. It may still be HOT! Discard used herbs.
  • Once liquid has cooled, add honey, if using vodka or brandy, add now and stir well.
  • Pour mixture into clean/sterilized glass jars.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Notes

  • Makes 12 – 16 ounces or 72 – 96 teaspoons
  • WARNING: Unripe or raw berries, seeds, stems, leaves, branches, and roots are poisonous to humans. They contain a cyanide-inducing glycoside. The fruit is a tiny berry, of which about 50% is seed. Ripe berries, juice, pulp and skin only, are safe to eat after proper processing. The heat of cooking destroys glycosides. For more info please read Elderberry: What’s all the fuss about?
  • For an infant or vegan friendly syrup, substitute maple syrup or agave for the honey.
  • Find our Instant Pot recipe here.
  • Learn more in our Elderberry Botanical Profile.

Details

Servings

12 – 16 ounces
72 – 97 tsp.

Prep time

5 min

40 minutes

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