Last week, I brought you the health benefits of elderberry. This week, as promised, I wanted to bring you the first simple DIY elderberry recipe to save you money and boost your health and wellness. Read on and learn how to make and use elderberry syrup at home…
One of the most popular and simple recipes you can make to boost immunity is Elderberry Syrup. It’s so simple to make and its uses are really versatile.
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
Optional ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (like this)
- 1 thumb fresh ginger (1 tsp ginger powder or 2 drops ginger essential oil)
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 2 drops cinnamon essential oil)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients, except honey, and blend well.
- Pour into medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes or until liquid has decreased by about half.
- Remove from heat and strain. I recommend using a cheesecloth.
- Once the mixture is lukewarm, stir in honey.
- Mix well and keep in a glass container in the fridge. It will last several months.
How to Use
- Adult dose: 1/2 T- 1 T every 2-3 hours until symptoms subside
- Kids dose: 1/2 tsp-1 tsp every 3 hours until symptoms subside
- Add to or in place of pancake syrup (I recommend holding the turmeric if this is the case!) for fluffy grain-free pancakes
- Add to yogurt, smoothies, and oatmeal
- Make into ice cubes and add to water, tea, or lemonade
- Stir into your favorite tea
- Give your condiments a boost by adding in 1/4 tsp at a time to taste
- Drizzle over fruit or ice cream
- Swirl in orange juice to make a ‘Purple Sunrise’
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I LOVE elerberry syrup! And my grandkids wanted to drink it up!
Me too! That’s so awesome your grandkids love it too!
We love homemade elderberry syrup in our house! I just made it into gummy bears and that’s what i use for my daughters advent calendar 😀
Oh what a great idea!
We too love homemade elderberry syrup! It is one natural solution my children don’t mind taking!
Thank goodness for something they like it! It’s so helpful!
Love how easy this is to make! Such a great way to boost health and wellness during this time of year!
Easy is important or else, who has the time? Thank you Jessica!