Everyday Elderberry Syrup
Elderberries and other beneficial herbs are simmered to make a concentrate before adding local honey to make a delicious, immune-boosting syrup.
Equipment
- 1 Medium Sauce Pan
- 1 Quart size air-tight container
Ingredients
- 1 Quart Filtered Water
- ½ Cup Dried Organic Elderberries
- 2 Sticks Ceylon Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp Dried Rosehips
- 1 Tbsp Dried Hibiscus Flower
- 3 Whole Cloves
- 1 Star Anise Pod
- ½ to 1 Cup Raw Unfiltered Honey (as local as possible)
Instructions
- Add the water, elderberries, and all other herbs to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer until the liquid has reduced by half (about 40 minutes)
- Remove from heat and allow to cool until just slightly warm (about 30minutes).
- Strain your syrup into a bowl or measuring cup through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth.
- Stir in your preferred amount of local honey. Decant into your storage vessel, and place in the refrigerator.
Notes
All additional herbs past the elderberries are optional, and you can certainly change them up or add more. If you'd like to make a version of this specifically for sick days, feel free to add echinacea as an immune stimulant.