Easy Elderberry Syrup Recipe for Immunity
Whip up this sweet, tangy elderberry syrup in under an hour! Perfect for beginners, it’s a natural immune booster you’ll love stirring into tea or drizzling over pancakes. Simple ingredients, big flavor—your cozy kitchen remedy awaits!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 4 cups water
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 cup raw honey
Instructions
- Combine elderberries, water, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 45 minutes.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing berries to extract juice.
- Cool liquid to lukewarm, then stir in honey until dissolved.
- Pour elderberry syrup into a clean glass jar and refrigerate.
Notes
Tip: Use raw honey for extra health benefits.
Variation: Add orange peel during simmering for a citrusy elderberry syrup twist.