Elderberry Syrup Recipe

January 8, 2018Van

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Prep time: 3 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 24 Oz

Every time I make this, I feel like I’m at Hogwarts in Professor Snape’s class whipping up some sort of magical potion.

Elderberries have been used as a remedy for thousands of years to prevent and treat colds and influenza. These magical little berries boost antioxidant levels which can shorten our cold duration—but more importantly this syrup will help deal with that pesky phlegm that never seems to go away. The two main ingredients are honey and dried elderberries (purchase here).

In fact, a peer reviewed study In the Journal of International Medicine Research showed that those taking an elderberry syrup supplement with their flu recovered FOUR DAYS faster than those who shunned the mystery potion!

Now I don’t know about you but, as a busy mother I NEED those extra days…life’s too short to spend it sick.

Do you save money making it at home? YES, it is significantly cheaper to make your own syrup. I pay $25 for a 1lbs bag of dried elderberries (makes ≈ 9 batches) and $12 per 5lbs bottle of Honey at Costco (I’ll need about 7.5lbs of honey). So my base cost is about $43 to make 9 batches of 24oz elderberry syrup, which ends up being 216oz of syrup. Cost is ≈ $0.20 per ounce – the price goes up a tiny bit if you want to add the spices.

If you have kids, check out these other Elderberry Syrup Recipes:
Elderberry Syrup Gummy Bears Recipe
Elderberry Syrup Mini Popsicles Recipe

Purchase Dried Elderberries here

If you would like to make Elderberry Gummy Bears, check out my recipe for them here.

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January 8, 2018Van

Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 24 Oz

Immunity Booster and Cold & Flu Remedy

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Ingredients

½ Cup Dried Elderberries
1 Cup Honey
2½ Cups Filtered Water
3 Cinnamon Sticks, or 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (optional)
1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger Root, (optional)
7 Whole Cloves, (optional)

Method

1)
INSTANT POT Instructions: Place all the ingredients except for the honey into the Instant Pot. Set for Manual / High Pressure for 20 minutes. Let it do a natural pressure release for 15 minutes then switch the nob to venting to release the rest of the pressure.
STOVETOP Instructions: Place all the ingredients into a large pot except for the honey. Add an extra 2 cups of filtered water. Bring it to a boil then simmer for about 1 hour or until the mixture has reduced by about half.
***You can omit any of the spices if you prefer, the store bought syrup usually doesn’t contain any spices, but I add them for the additional health benefits, but kids might not like the taste of the spices
2)
Strain the mixture, press the berries to extract all the juice, then add the honey and mix well. Store the syrup in glass bottles or mason jars. It should keep well for several months in the refrigerator.

Adult Serving: 2 Teaspoons
Kid’s Serving: 1 Teaspoon

Take one serving a day to boost your immune system or every 4 hours if you have a cold or flu. Do not give this to babies under 1 years old since they can not consume honey until they are one. Check with your pediatrician if your child is under 3 years old. Always consult with your medical doctor if you have a serious illness. If taking medication, pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking any supplements or trying out natural remedies.

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FAQs

How do you use elderberry syrup for the flu? ›

Elderberry has been shown to reduce the severity and length of influenza. Adults take 1/2-1 tablespoon a day during flu season to prevent, and 1/2-1 tsp for kids. For active flu symptoms, take normal dose every 2-3 hours instead of once a day, until symptoms disappear.

How long to cook elderberries to remove toxins? ›

Cooking elderberries is not just a culinary step; it's a safety measure. To neutralize toxins, specifically cyanide-inducing glycosides, heat treatment is a must. Boiling elderberries for at least 30 minutes is the go-to method. This ensures the destruction of harmful compounds.

Can you drink elderberry syrup straight? ›

HOW DO YOU USE ELDERBERRY SYRUP? We enjoy elderberry syrup, shrub or juice straight up served in a spoon or shot glass. Or try added to bubbly water, in co*cktails, smoothies, mixed in salad dressings, in herbal tea, with juice or kombucha, on ice cream, as a marinade, with oatmeal, homemade gummies and yes...

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Do deer eat elderberry? ›

It is considered a deer-resistant plant. However, deer are going to and will feed on elderberries if they are hungry enough. It is not a preferred food choice for them, but like any other plant labeled as deer resistant, if they are hungry enough the deer may browse on the plants.

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