Elderberry Syrup

An effective and healthy immune booster, make this easy elderberry syrup inexpensively at home. It's yummy too!

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With so many bugs going around lately, I thought I'd make some elderberry syrup. Homemade elderberry syrup's a great natural and effective alternative to various medications, and at $15+ for a small bottle of elderberry syrup at the store, it's also a lot less expensive! You can definitely make much more for less, and you can make yours even better by using local, raw honey. With their high Vitamin A, B, and C content, elderberries can stimulate the immune system, helping prevent illness as well as help you have a speedy recovery.

This elderberry syrup's super easy to make too! Just simmer the materials until you've got a nice infusion, then concentrate it by letting some water evaporate off. Let it cool a bit (so you don't "cook" your raw honey) and mix it into the honey. Stir a spoonful into tea or just take it undiluted. Your immune system will thank you! :)

Note: this elderberry syrup will be thinner than most storebought versions because there aren't additives to thicken it. If you'd prefer a thicker syrup, you could mix in a little gelatin to help thicken it. Or use a bit more and make some gummies. :)

What are some natural or alternative methods you use to keep yourself healthy?

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Elderberry Syrup

by Morsels of Life | CJ Huang

An effective and healthy immune booster, make this easy elderberry syrup inexpensively at home. It's yummy too!

 

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes

Servings: 64 (1 tablespoon each. Total volume is approximately 4 cups.)
Category: beverages

 

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
		1 cup		dried elderberries	Or substitute 2 cups fresh elderberies.
		2 tablespoons		ginger	I used grated.
			4	cinnamon sticks
		6 cups		water
		1 cup		honey	Raw, local honey is preferred.

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Combine all materials except honey and simmer until volume reduces by about half.
3. Strain mixture, and allow to cool. Once it has cooled, stir into honey.

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Methods with Images:

	1. Gather all materials.
	2. Combine all materials except honey and simmer until volume reduces by about half.
	3. Strain mixture, and allow to cool. Once it has cooled, stir into honey.

Made this recipe? Tag @morselsoflife on Instagram and hashtag it #morselsoflife

Keywords: Elderberry Syrup

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