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Best Homemade Elderberry Syrup with Honey & Cinnamon

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This Healthy Homemade Elderberry Syrup with Honey and Cinnamon is a simple, delicious immune-boosting syrup made with dried elderberries, raw honey, and warm spices. Perfect for cold season, it’s easy to make and tastes great straight off the spoon or stirred into tea.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 2–3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Combine the berries and water: In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of dried elderberries and 4 cups of filtered water. Add the sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves. Stir.
  2. Bring to a boil: Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a rolling boil, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Reduce and simmer: Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the liquid reduces by about half and the berries are puffed and wrinkled.
  4. Mash the berries (optional): After 30 minutes, gently mash the berries against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Strain the mixture: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or heatproof measuring cup. Pour the mixture through the strainer, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid.
  6. Let it cool slightly: Allow the strained liquid to cool for 10-15 minutes until warm but not hot.
  7. Add the honey: Pour 1 cup of raw honey into the warm liquid and stir gently until completely dissolved.
  8. Bottle it up: Using a funnel, pour the syrup into a clean glass jar or bottle, leaving about half an inch of headspace. Let cool completely to room temperature before sealing.
  9. Refrigerate: Store the syrup in the refrigerator. It will thicken slightly as it cools.

Notes

Do not add honey while the liquid is hot; let it cool to warm (110-120°F) to preserve raw honey’s enzymes. For a clearer syrup, strain twice. Never use fresh elderberries; they are toxic raw. This syrup can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 6 months.

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Keywords: elderberry syrup, homemade syrup, immune booster, honey syrup, cinnamon, ginger, cold remedy, natural remedy

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