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Homemade Elderberry Syrup

A homemade Elderberry Syrup recipe that is made with dried elderberries, lemon zest and juice, honey and spices for an immune boosting syrup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 Cups

Equipment

  • Large Sauce Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 7 Cups Water
  • 1 ⅓ Cup Dried Elderberries
  • 2 Sticks Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Cloves
  • 2 Cups Raw Honey

Instructions
 

  • Pour the water into a large sauce pan. Add in the dried elderberries, cinnamon sticks and cloves.
  • Bring to a boil. Once you have reached the boiling point, reduce the heat and place a lid on top. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Remove the pot from the stove and let it cool until you're able to handle it.
  • Mash the berries carefully with a spoon or potato masher.
  • Pour the berry mixture through a finer strainer into a large bowl or large glass jar.
  • Once the liquid has cooled completely, carefully stir in your raw honey.
  • Pour your finished elderberry syrup into glass jars or mason jars to store in your refrigerator.
  • The homemade elderberry syrup can be stored in your fridge for up to 3 months.