Elderberry syrup is one of our family’s favorite remedies for supporting immune health, especially during the cold and flu season. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, elderberries have been cherished for generations for their healing properties. My homemade elderberry syrup recipe takes it a step further with the addition of ginger, dried echinacea, rose hips, and hibiscus for even more healing benefits. As I work my way through replacing my medicine cabinet for natural remedies I’ve seen my children recover faster without all the additives and artificial ingredients that over the counter medicines contain. I can’t wait for you to try this recipe and see how nature can nurture your family!
This is not my only homemade remedy we prepare for the cold and flu season. As I mentioned, I have been on a journey to change my family’s health with whole foods, herbs, and ferments that support the body’s ability to heal. We also make sure to prepare our homemade fire cider (one of my most popular recipes), along with fermented garlic honey. Taking beet kvass every morning will also help your family get in your vitamin C and continue to heal the gut.
Common Questions For Making Elderberry Syrup
Where do I buy dried elderberries to make homemade elderberry syrup.
Today it is much easier to purchase dried elderberries, if none grow wildly around you that you can forage. I have even seen them stocked at Walmart. I would encourage you to source the best quality and organic if possible. You are infusing the nutrients from these berries straight into your health tonic so you want to aim for clean, organic, pesticide-free berries. Here are a few places I have ordered from in the past that have been great. (none of these are sponsored.)
How long does homemade elderberry syrup stay good?
Homemade elderberry syrup typically stays good in the fridge for about 2 to 3 months if stored properly. Make sure your glass jars are properly sanitized, add honey to your recipe to help preserve it longer, and store in the coldest part of your fridge.
How To Make Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Course: Home Remedies, Natural Remedies, EdlerberryCuisine: Homemade Elderberry SyrupDifficulty: Easy5
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hourThis homemade elderberry syrup recipe is packed full of immune boosting properties like vitamin c, potassium, and anthocyanins, which help enhance immune response. You will love the winter wonderland aromas that the cinnamon, cloves, and ginger give off when making this natural remedy for cold and flu season.
Ingredients
- Equipment:
Large Stock Pot (that will fit 7 cups of water)
Glass jars with lid for storing. (I use these)
Stainless Steel or Cloth Strainer.
- Ingredients:
7 cups of water
1 cup of dried elderberries
Raw Honey (sweeten to taste)
2-3 Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
1/4 cup sliced ginger
6-10 whole cloves (Cloves have a strong, spicy flavor, so start on the lower end if you’re unsure, and you can always adjust next time)
1 tablespoon dried hibiscus (optional)
1 tablespoon dried rose hips (optional)
2 tablespoons dried echinacea (optional)
Directions
- Add water and all the ingredients (Except the honey) to a stock pot and bring it to a rolling boil for 3 minutes.
- Once the water has been at boiling point for 3 minutes, turn the burner down to simmer, and allow the syrup to simmer for 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes turn off the burner, remove the pot and allow the syrup to cool down.
- After 20 minutes of cooling place a strainer over a glass jar and ladle out the syrup into jars. Press down on the mixture in strainer with the back of the ladle to get out as many juices as possible. (see video below)
- Add honey to each jar to sweeten. Honey provides both extra medicinal benefits ans helps preserve your syrup longer.
- Once fully cooled down to room temp put a lid on the jars and store in the fridge. Homemade elderberry syrup typically stays good in the fridge for about 2 to 3 months if stored properly. (See info above to maximize storage life in Common Questions Section)
Recipe Video
Notes
- For best results use filtered, de-chlorinated water.
- Source organic ingredients for maximum healing.
- Take a shot or tablespoon of this every morning. When you start feeling ill take one in the morning and one at night.
I hope you enjoy this Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe!
If you try the recipe please rate it below and leave any tips or tricks you have learned along the way to share with others in the comments.
Other homemade healing recipes you may enjoy:
- Fermented Honey Garlic
- Homemade Fire Cider
- Cough Syrup
- Beet Kvass
