Healthy Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe with Cinnamon and Cloves for Immunity Boost
A cozy and immune-boosting elderberry syrup infused with cinnamon and cloves, perfect for cold seasons and natural health support.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Total Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Health Supplement
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (about 40 grams) dried elderberries
- 3 cups (720 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) raw honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks, whole
- 5 to 6 whole cloves
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thinly (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the elderberries, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ginger in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or jar, pressing solids gently to extract syrup.
- Stir in raw honey and fresh lemon juice until honey dissolves completely.
- Pour the syrup into a glass jar or bottle and seal tightly. Let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Shake gently before each use.
Notes
Simmer gently to avoid bitterness. Add honey only after cooling to preserve enzymes. Strain carefully to remove seeds. Shake before use. Can substitute maple syrup for honey to make vegan. Store refrigerated up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 13
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