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The Best Homemade Elderberry Syrup with Honey Recipe

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This homemade elderberry syrup with honey is a comforting, immune-boosting staple that’s quick and easy to make. With simple ingredients like dried elderberries, raw honey, and warming spices, it’s perfect for cold season and versatile enough to drizzle on pancakes or swirl into yogurt.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • Optional: 1 star anise
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Instructions

  1. Rinse the dried elderberries under cool water in a fine-mesh strainer.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the rinsed elderberries, 4 cups filtered water, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves. Add star anise if using.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until the liquid is deep purple and the berries are plump.
  4. Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently mash the berries against the side of the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup. Let it drain completely without pressing the berries too hard.
  6. Let the strained liquid cool for 10-15 minutes until warm (about 120°F / 49°C).
  7. Stir in the raw honey until fully dissolved.
  8. Pour the syrup into sterilized glass jars using a funnel, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Do not add honey while the liquid is hot; let it cool to around 120°F to preserve raw honey’s beneficial enzymes. Whole cloves are potent—stick to 1 teaspoon. For a clearer syrup, strain twice (first through a fine-mesh strainer, then through a coffee filter or double layer of cheesecloth). The syrup thickens as it cools. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 months. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 6 months. If honey crystallizes, place the jar in warm water and stir—do not microwave.

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