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Elderberry Syrup
Updated: Jul 18
Elderberry syrup is one of the classic, go to remedies for illness of all kinds due to the immune boosting properties of both the berry and the raw honey. It's a delicious way to receive any of the benefits of elderberry.
Ingredients
2 cups dried elderberries (4 cups if using fresh berries)
4 cups distilled water
1 cup raw honey (or sweetener of choice)
Optional: ginger, cloves, cinnamon, orange, vanilla, etc.
Directions
Combine berries and water in a pot, bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Remove from heat and steep for 1 hour.
Strain. Let cool to just below 100 degrees.
Stir in honey until dissolved.
Bottle and refrigerate.
Dosage
Typical dosage: 1-2 teaspoons every morning during cold and flu season. 1-2 tablespoons several times a day if sick. This can also be used as a syrup on breakfast foods, toppings on sweet treats or a sweetener for teas, drinks, and smoothies.
