Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Cold and flu season are upon us and it’s time to dive into our favorite immune-boosting plant, elderberry.

Elderberry is the ultimate immune-boosting medicinal plant. This California native plant is anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants and the best way to keep your immune system strong throughout the cold season.

We recently cooked up a batch of elderberry syrup for our littles and had to share the recipe with you. It’s easy to make and will light up the medicine woman within you.

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Ingredients:

3/4 cup dried elderberries

3 cups water

1 cinnamon stick

4 whole cloves or 1 drop clove essential oil

1 tablespoon fresh ginger

1 cup raw honey

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Bring the elderberries, water, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger to a boil in a large pot.

Lower the heat, cover, + simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. This should take about 40-45 minutes.

Once the mixture has cooled, drain the liquid using a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth.

With a wooden spoon, gently press all liquid out of the berries.

Add honey and mix well.

Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to two months.

Adults: Take 1 tablespoon daily.

Kids over 1: Take 1 teaspoon daily

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