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February 1, 2019

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

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Everyone likes a tried and true Elderberry syrup recipe. When I first made homemade elderberry syrup it was with my closest friend who has used this recipe for her family for a few years. Since then I’ve played with it a little to make it just how I like it for my own family.

Elderberry is known for its powerful natural health benefits. It is an anti–inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, and antibacterial. One of the most significant health benefits is anticancer activity in certain types of breast cancer. Plus, research has shown it is effective against 10 different strains of influenza. (Elderberry and Health)

Elderberry syrup is simple enough that you can make it with your kids and turn it into a natural health lesson.

(This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent disease. This article has not been reviewed by the FDA. Always consult with your primary care physician or naturopathic doctor before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine.)

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Ingredients

2 Cups Elderberries CERTIFIED ORGANIC

4  Organic Whole Cinnamon Sticks

12 Organic Raw Cloves

1 TBS of ground ginger

13 Cups of Water

4 Cups Honey

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

The best deal is to purchase a one pound bag of dried elderberry. You will also need cloves, honey, cinnamon sticks, water, and ground ginger. If you like it sweet like me then add another 1/2 cup of honey. Take all of the ingredients, besides the honey, and combine them in a pot. Set it to high and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for 45 minutes.

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Just a fair warning, everyone but me says the house gets really stinky. 

When the time is up, strain out all of the elderberries and spices. Make sure to diligently squeeze the elderberries against the strainer so all the juice trickles back down into the pot. If you’re using raw local honey wait until it cools to room temperature before you add it in. Pour the syrup into mason jars and store in the fridge.

Dosages

While I like to make my own elderberry syrup, I don’t always actually do it. Sometimes I’m sick myself or I’m busy with all the other things, so I don’t have time. In these instances, Gaia Brand is my favorite elderberry syrup. The honey thick consistency and sweetened elderberry taste is delicious, especially compared to all the others I’ve tried. If you’re wondering about dosaging it is included on the bottle.

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Elderberry Gummies

Yes, I have turned this Elderberry syrup recipe into elderberry gummies. You can do the same by following the steps above and then adding in gelatin packets into the syrup. Just follow the liquid-gelatin ratio on the packet. Initially, some of the gummies stuck to the inside of the mold. Since then I line the mold with coconut oil before I pour in the Elderberry syrup. Now they come out with no issue. Allow them to cool for 2 hours in the fridge before you try to remove them from the molds.

This will last a while and probably keep you well stocked for the better part of a year. Unless you share with friends and family as it does make a great gift. If you make it, let me know what you think in the comments. Will you make elderberry syrup or gummies?

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  1. Leanne says

    February 7, 2019 at 6:51 am

    Hi! I was wondering a few questions please, since I know nothing about this type of stuf:
    1. How long does the elderberries syrup last in the refrigerator?
    2. Should my kiddos, my husband, and me drink the syrup every day?
    3. How much syrup should we drink?
    4. Will the syrup help prevent vomiting from the stomach flu?
    5. How long will your syrup recipe last for a family of five?

    Thank you so much, Leanne from Michigan

    Reply
    • holistic_wp says

      February 8, 2019 at 7:38 am

      1. 30 days once opened and in the fridge.
      2. Not anymore than 3 months duration. Always monitor for an allergic type reaction just like anything else.
      3. It is dependent on the age of the person. I’ll update the article to reflect this.
      4. It will not “prevent” vomiting from the stomach flu and you don’t necessarily want to in these cases as it is your body purging the bacteria/virus. Instead hydrate hydrate hydrate with water, crushed ice cubes, chicken broth clear liquids the person can tolerate. If the person can not keep anything down and shows s & s of dehydration (i.e. dry mouth/skin, lethargy, low urine output, headache, dizziness) then it would warrant a visit to the doctor.
      5. How long the syrup last depends on how much each person takes each day and for how long. This is going to be highly variable for each family.

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  2. Ralph Lauren Mekko says

    March 16, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    Normally I do not read post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do it! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thanks, very nice article.

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We obviously homeschool and believe home education is more than academics.

I hold a personal philosophy that homeschooling is holistic and encompasses the whole child-body, mind, heart, spirit.

When I refer to the spirit, I mean the holy spirit. That ones own spirit needs daily nourishment from the word of God.

I  homeschool mainly using a Charlotte Mason Philosophy of Education. I absolutely love nature which is why the nature study aspect of Charlotte’s philosophy really speaks to me. We spend hours outside, on nature walks or the occasional hike.

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