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A glass bottle labeled “elderberry syrup” sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by dried flowers and a metal dish with small dark berries, hinting at the natural ingredients in this traditional elderberry syrup recipe.
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Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Homemade elderberry syrup made with dried elderberries, ginger, cinnamon and cloves, simmered on the stovetop and sweetened with raw honey.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Medicinal Food and Drink
Cuisine: European
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 1 one-inch knob fresh ginger root
  • 1 four-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 cup raw honey
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Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the water, elderberries, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
    A pot filled with dark liquid, reminiscent of an elderberry syrup recipe, sits on a wooden surface, with a single floating spice. A plate with dried flowers, spices, and a honey dipper is placed nearby.
  • Simmer for 35 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced by about half.
    A wooden spoon stirs a dark liquid with spices in a black pot—an elderberry syrup recipe in the making; a honey dipper and herbs are blurred in the background.
  • Let the mixture cool to room temperature before straining, then stirring in the honey until dissolved.
    A close-up of dried elderberries in a metal strainer, with a cinnamon stick visible and a blurred background showing a plate and honey dipper—perfect ingredients for your favorite elderberry syrup recipe.
  • Funnel the mixture into jars or bottles with airtight lids. Keep stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 months. Enjoy!
    A glass bottle with a metal pour spout sits on a wooden table near a honey dipper and a plate with assorted dried herbs—perfect inspiration for trying your own elderberry syrup recipe.

Notes

  • If needed, swap the cinnamon stick for 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, the ginger root for 2 teaspoons ground ginger, or the whole cloves for 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  • For a vegan version, swap the raw honey for agave syrup or vegan honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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