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Homemade Elderberry Syrup: Best Immune Booster Recipe

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This homemade elderberry syrup is a simple, cost-effective immune booster made with dried elderberries, fresh ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and raw honey. It’s kid-approved, customizable, and perfect for cold and flu season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2–3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons rose hips (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dried orange peel or fresh zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the berries and water. In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of dried elderberries and 3 cups of filtered water. Give it a quick stir. Let them sit for a minute while you gather the rest of your ingredients.
  2. Add the spices. Toss in 2-3 cinnamon sticks, 1 teaspoon of whole cloves, and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. If you’re using rose hips or orange peel, add them now.
  3. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once it reaches a boil, immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a lid slightly ajar. Let it simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. Mash the berries. After 45 minutes, turn off the heat. Use the back of your wooden spoon to gently mash the berries against the side of the pan. Let the mixture sit for another 10 minutes to cool slightly.
  5. Strain the mixture. Place your fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or liquid measuring cup. Carefully pour the entire mixture through the strainer. Use your spoon to press down on the berries and spices to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  6. Let it cool completely. Let the strained liquid cool to room temperature. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally to help it cool evenly.
  7. Stir in the honey. Once the liquid is completely cool, add 1 cup of raw honey. Stir gently but thoroughly until the honey is fully dissolved.
  8. Bottle and store. Pour the finished syrup into your clean glass jar or bottle. Seal it tightly and label it with the date. Store it in the refrigerator immediately.

Notes

Never add honey to hot liquid as heat destroys its beneficial enzymes. Let the elderberry mixture cool completely before stirring in honey. The syrup can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 6 months. For children ages 2-6, give 1/2 teaspoon daily; for ages 7-12, give 1 teaspoon daily. Always consult a pediatrician before giving to children.

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