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Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Recipe by: danny k

"This recipe is good for treating colds and the flu, and good on anything you would put syrup on, like waffles, pancakes, or ice cream. You may try blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries for different flavors."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep10 m
  • Cook30 m
  • Ready In1 h 40 m
  • 1Place elderberries, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash berries to release juice; strain the mixture through a fine sieve, retaining juice and discarding the pulp. Let juice cool.
  • 2Stir in honey until thoroughly combined and transfer to a lidded jar. Keeps in refrigerator 2 to 3 months.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Note:
  • You can substitute simple (sugar) syrup or agave nectar for honey, and 1/2 cup of dried elderberries for the fresh berries.
Ingredients
  • 48 servings
  • 24 cals
  • 1 cup fresh elderberries
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 3 whole cloves (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root (optional)
  • 1 cup honey
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    24
    1%
  • Fat:
    0
    < 1%
  • Carbs:
    6.5
    2%
  • Protein:
    0
    < 1%
  • Cholesterol:
    0
    0%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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