Elderberry Syrup
- 30
- 30
- 2.5-3 cups
- DIY
Ingredients
- 100 g dried black elderberries
- 20 g dried astragalus root
- 15 g dried ginger root (or powder)
- 8 g dried clove (whole)
- 1 quart distilled water (or previously boiled water)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
Directions
- In a large sauce pan, add elderberries, astragalus, ginger, clove, and water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook down this mixture on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture has reduced by half. This can take 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain your liquid into a bowl or container (glass). Measure your liquid, which will be about 1.5 to 2 cups, most likely.
- Let tea cool to warm temp and add honey.
- Funnel your syrup into glass bottles once cooled a bit, and cap tightly. Preserving them in the refrigerator promotes shelf life and ensures less bacterial contamination. However, they can be stored in your pantry or medicine cabinet as well.
- Make this recipe in smaller batches if only using for one or two family members. Double or triple the batch if making for larger families.
