Elderberry Syrup for Colds
Delicious elderberry Syrup to boost your immune system and fend off the common cold, flu, and cough.
Servings: 48 teaspoons
Calories: 16kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup blue or black elderberries (fresh) (or ½ cup dried)
- 1 cups water
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 1" cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 dehydrated orange slices (or 1 fresh orange slice)
- 1 cup raw honey
Instructions
- Add elderberries, water, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods, and orange slices to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes.
- Mash the elderberries to extract as much of the juice as possible.
- Remove the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or my personal favorite, reusable soup bags.
- Clean the pot and pour the strained syrup back in. Once warm, add the honey and whisk to combine.
- Pour into an 8 oz. sterilized jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Notes
- Unripe elderberries, as well as stems, leaves, and bark of the elder tree, are poisonous. They contain a cyanide-inducing glycoside, and should not be used in this recipe.
- This syrup is not intended for infants under the age of 12 months.
- You can substitute dried elderberries for fresh ones. You will need ½ the number of dried berries as fresh.
- Elderberry syrup may not be suitable for pregnant women. Please consult your doctor before using it.
- To make this Elderberry Syrup for Colds last longer, add ¼ cup brandy, which will act as a preservative.
- Using raw honey has further health benefits since it contains anti-fungal properties, helps digestive issues and is soothing to sore throats.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g