Elderberry Syrup Recipe (Cold And Flu Remedy)

Elderberry syrup recipe in a glass jar on a wooden cutting board with a stem of elderberry on a concrete background

Elderberry Syrup Recipe (Cold And Flu Remedy)

This elderberry syrup recipe is so easy to prepare with simple ingredients, fresh elderberries, simmered with ginger and cinnamon and sweetened with maple syrup. Homemade elderberry syrup is a must try.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: elderberry syrup

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 7kcal

Equipment

1 pot

Ingredients

2 cups fresh elderberries or 1 cup of dried
2 1/2 cups cold water
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 stick of cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2/3 cups sweetener (maple syrup, agave or coconut sugar)

Instructions

Remove elderberries from the stems and leaves, discard stems, leaves.
Rinse elderberries using a fine mesh strainer and place into a saucepan, add water, ginger and a stick of cinnamon.
Heat saucepan over medium-high, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 45 minutes.
Allow elderberry mix to cool. Strain elderberry liquid into a container, press the berries to get all the remaining juice out.
Add lemon juice and sweetener (maple syrup, agave or coconut sugar). Mix well to combine.
Store your elderberry syrup in a closed container and store in the refrigerator.

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