Healthy Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe with Cinnamon and Clove for Immunity Boost
A cozy and flavorful elderberry syrup infused with cinnamon and clove, designed to boost immunity and soothe during cold seasons. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and gentle simmering to create a delicious, health-supporting syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (16 servings of 1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Health Tonic
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) dried elderberries
- 4 cups (1 liter) filtered water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, sliced (optional)
- ½ to ¾ cup (120-180ml) raw honey
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup dried elderberries, 2 cinnamon sticks, 5 whole cloves, and sliced 1-inch piece of fresh ginger.
- Pour in 4 cups filtered water and stir gently to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof bowl or pitcher. Press solids gently to extract juice without forcing.
- While the liquid is warm (not hot), stir in ½ to ¾ cup raw honey, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Add the juice of one fresh lemon and stir well.
- Pour the syrup into clean glass jars or bottles, seal tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Do not press the elderberries too hard when straining to avoid bitterness. Add honey only when syrup is warm, not hot, to preserve its beneficial enzymes. Fresh lemon juice brightens flavor and helps preserve the syrup. The syrup thickens as it cools; stir in warm water if a thinner consistency is desired. Store refrigerated up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
- Calories: 3040
- Carbohydrates: 810
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