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Easy Homemade Elderberry Ginger Syrup for Cold Season

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A comforting, immune-supporting syrup made with dried elderberries, fresh ginger, and warm spices, sweetened with raw honey. Perfect for cold season, this DIY syrup is delicious and budget-friendly.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the dried elderberries, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and 4 cups of filtered water. Stir gently.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the liquid has reduced by about half and turned a deep, dark purple.
  3. Optional: Gently mash the elderberries against the side of the pot with the back of a wooden spoon to release more flavor.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth-lined colander into a large bowl or heatproof measuring cup. Press gently on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
  5. Let the strained liquid cool for 10-15 minutes until warm but not hot. Stir in the raw honey until completely dissolved.
  6. Pour the syrup into a clean, dry glass jar or bottle. Let it cool completely to room temperature before sealing. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Do not add honey to boiling liquid as high heat can destroy its beneficial enzymes. Let the strained liquid cool to warm before adding honey. For a clearer syrup, strain twice. This syrup is not suitable for children under one year old due to honey content. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 months or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 6 months.

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