Homemade Elderberry Syrup
We love to use natural remedies in winter, and making our own elderberry syrup is the first line of defense.
Yield: 32 servings
Materials
- 1 ¾ cups filtered water
- ½ cup organic dry elderberries Link below for dried elderberries
- ½ teaspoon good quality cinnamon like Ceylon cinnamon Buy ceylon cinnamon here
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 4-6 whole cloves or ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup good quality local honey optional- see below
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan add all ingredients except honey
- Bring to a boil then simmer 20 min to a half hour.
- Strain liquid into a measuring cup or bowl.
- Wait until it is just warm to the touch and whisk in honey.
- Store in refrigerator 4-6 weeks.
- Take a half to 1 teaspoon daily as preventive or every 3-4 hours if you are sick.
Notes
Buy organic elderberries here
Tips and precautions
- I use without the honey because I add to honey elixir and homemade elderberry gummies. If you don't add the honey it seems to have less of shelf life (about 2-3 weeks refrigerated )
- If you are pregnant or nursing do not take it.
- If you have an autoimmune disease do not take it because it could stimulate the immune system.
- Always consult with your doctor before taking anything new especially if you are on medication or having treatment.