Simple Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is naturally high in antioxidants and vitamin C. Boost your immune system naturally, while fighting off colds and viruses! Great for both adults and children.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- fine mesh strainer
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- bowl
- glass jars
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup dried elderberries
- 3 1/2 cups filtered water or spring water
- 2 Tbls dried ginger Alternatively, you may use 2 Tbl grated fresh ginger.
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2-1 cup raw honey Use more or less honey depending on your sweet preference.
Instructions
- Pour the water into a medium saucepan and add the elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Do not add honey yet because we do not want to heat the honey and destroy the delicate beneficial properties. Stir and bring pot to boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to low heat and cover partially with a lid, so that steam can escape. Allow to simmer for about 45 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pushing on the berries with the back of a spoon to ensure all liquid is removed.
- Discard the elderberries and allow liquid to cool to lukewarm.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup raw honey. You may use up to 1 cup of honey, depending on how sweet you want your syrup to be.
- Pour into jars and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Dosage: The standard dose is 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp for kids and 1/2 Tbsp to 1 Tbsp for adults daily. If fighting a cold or flu, take the normal dose every 2 hours instead of once a day until symptoms disappear.
