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Best Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Best Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Homemade elderberry syrup made with dried elderberries, spices, and honey.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
  • ½ tsp ground ginger or 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced
  • 1 cup raw honey adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Simmer elderberries, water, and spices.
  • Reduce liquid by half.
  • Strain and cool slightly.
  • Stir in honey.
  • Refrigerate and use as needed.

Notes

  • Use dried elderberries only
  • Add honey after cooling
  • Store refrigerated
  • Freeze for long-term storage