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How To Make Elderberry Syrup - (For Kids & Adults)

Learn how to make elderberry syrup with just a few ingredients. This is a great elderberry syrup recipe for kids, too.
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Course: Herbal Remedy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Elderberry Syrup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 72 Servings
Calories: 17kcal

Equipment

  • Sieve Cheesecloth or a juicer can also be used.
  • Saucepan
  • Spoon or Masher

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Dried Elderberries
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Shredded
  • 1 Teaspoon Cloves Ground
  • 1/2 Cup Dried Rosehips
  • 3 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Honey Local, Raw

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients except honey in a heavy bottom pot and bring to boil over medium high heat.
  • As soon as boil begins, drop heat to simmer.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let the product cool to the point it can be handled (about 30 minutes).
  • Remove cinnamon sticks, and mash contents with a spoon or masher.
  • Press through fine mesh sieve or squeeze through cheesecloth.
  • Mix 1 cup of honey into the resulting juice.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few months.
  • Take a spoonful daily or as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg