Elderberry Syrup
Materials
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup dried elderberries OR 2 cups fresh/frozen
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5-6 cloves
- sprinkle of ginger or grate in some fresh ginger
- 2 cups raw honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Add water, elderberries, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and cloves to a stockpot.
- Bring to a simmer and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain out all the berries and spices. I just use a strainer inside of a bowl.
- Let the temperature of the elderberry juice come back down to about 110° degrees. I don't typically check the temp I just make sure I can stick my finger in it comfortably. This is just so you don't kill any of the good properties of the raw honey.
- Add in lemon juice and honey. Mix until combined and then pour into a jar and cap it. Stick in the refrigerator for up to 6 months!