Elderberry Syrup

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: gluten-free

Keyword: elderberry syrup

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 24kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

This elderberry syrup recipe is quick and easy to make, and more affordable than the store-bought version! All you need is a few ingredients to get started.

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Ingredients

½ cup dried elderberries
2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 inch fresh ginger , thinly sliced
½ cup honey

Instructions

Combine the elderberries, water, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger in a small saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer until the water has been reduced by half, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Pour the cooked berries and liquid through a fine mesh strainer, into a clean bowl, to strain out the berries. Use the back of a spoon to press on the berries in the strainer, to extract all of the juice, then discard or compost the pulp that's left in the strainer.
Allow the elderberry juice to cool to room temperature. Stir in the honey, using a whisk to incorporate it smoothly, then transfer the syrup into a sealed glass jar that you can store in the fridge.
This syrup should keep well for at least two weeks when stored in the fridge, so if you don't think you'll use it all before then, feel free to freeze any extras. You can always thaw it overnight in the fridge when you need more. Homemade elderberry syrup doesn't become as thick as the store bought version because it uses less sugar and no preservatives or thickeners, so don't be alarmed if the final syrup has more of a liquid consistency.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for roughly 1 tablespoon of elderberry syrup. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
This recipe should make roughly 1.5 cups of elderberry syrup, but that amount will vary based on how long you let the liquid cook down. This recipe is very adaptable, so feel free to experiment with it.
I order these dried organic elderberries from Amazon.
If you need a vegan recipe, feel free to use coconut sugar or maple syrup as an alternative sweetener to honey. Or, try elderberry tea for a sugar-free alternative.

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