Elderberry Syrup Recipe
This recipe was taught to me by a neighbor, Mrs. Ruth Patty who also taught me how to forage for elderberries. These days I buy the elderberries because cleaning them is somewhat finicky work.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried organic elderberries (I buy mine from Mountain Rose Herbs )
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 clovesraw local honey to taste
Instructions
- Combine berries, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and water in a pot and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and let simmer for one hour
- Remove from heat and let cool for 45 minutes
- Strain berries and flavorings using cheesecloth or muslin, squeezing to remove as much liquid as possible
- Cool to just above room temperature and add honey, stirring well to fully incorporate
- Bottle in a sterilized glass jar, preferably amber glass