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Elderberry Syrup

Elderberry Syrup

Rachel
Elderberry Syrup is great to have on hand during the colder winter months, when your immune system may need some extra support. Making your own Elderberry Syrup at home is easy and will save you money.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Family Friendly
Servings 13
Calories 113 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 litre water 4 cups
  • 70 g organic dried elderberries 2/3 cups
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 325 ml honey 1 cup

Instructions
 

  • Pour the water into a saucepan and add the elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Set the temperature to a medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
    Do not allow the water to boil, as this will reduce the potency of the elderberries. Stir at regular intervals.
  • Reduce the temperature to a simmer and cover the saucepan with a lid for a further 30 minutes.
  • Once the liquid has been infused with the elderberries and turned a deep ruby red colour, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
  • Use a potato masher to gently crush the elderberries and extract as much goodness as possible.
  • Pour the liquid through a sieve / strainer into a measuring jug or other suitable container.
    Use the back of a tablespoon to crush the elderberries and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Once the liquid has cooled slightly, add the honey and stir well.
  • Pour the syrup into a mason jar, or alternative glass jar with a lid.
    Elderberry Syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

Benefits of taking Elderberry Syrup
1. Elderberries contain high amounts of Vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants.
2. Taking Elderberry Syrup will not necessarily cure your cold and flu symptoms, but it should provide your immune system with some additional support when you are feeling run down.
3. Ginger, cinnamon and clove all contain warming properties and enhance the taste of the Elderberry Syrup.
4. The honey provides sweetness and helps to the preserve the syrup. Honey is also a natural remedy for coughs and sore throats.
 
How to take Elderberry Syrup
There are several different ways you can add Elderberry Syrup into your diet, such as:
• Drink it neat - take a spoon or shot glass full several times a day
• Add it to water and drink it like a glass of squash or cordial
• Add it on top of food such as yogurt, waffles or pancakes
 
How much Elderberry Syrup does this recipe yield?
The amount of syrup you end up with will vary slightly depending on how much liquid you are able to squeeze out of the elderberries.
As a rough guide, the ingredient amounts used above produced 26 fl. oz of Elderberry Syrup. The serving size is based on 2 fl. oz, which is a shot glass full of syrup. 26 / 2 = 13 servings

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.005g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Keyword elderberry syrup, homemade, immune support
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