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Elderberry Syrup
Learn how to make Elderberry Syrup at home! Our elderberry syrup recipe is made with dried elderberries and raw honey or maple syrup for vegan elderberry syrup to help boost your immune system against the common cold and flu.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Keyword
elderberry syrup, elderberry syrup recipe
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
144
teaspoons
Calories
8
kcal
Author
Courtney
Ingredients
1
cup
dried black elderberries
4
cups
water
2
cinnamon sticks
5
cloves
1
cup
maple syrup OR raw honey
orange or lemon slices
optional
Instructions
Pour the water into a saucepan and then add in the elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and orange.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, cooked uncovered.
Once the mixture is reduced by half remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Strain the liquid and discard the berries, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
When the elderberry syrup is cool to the touch add in the honey and stir until combined.
Store in the refrigerator and use as needed or to just boost your immunity.
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Nutrition
Calories:
8
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
1
mg
|
Potassium:
4
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
6
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
1
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg