Description
This Wholesome Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe with Cinnamon and Clove for Immunity Boost is a natural way to support your health and wellness. Packed with antioxidants, this syrup is both delicious and beneficial.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (about 80 grams) dried elderberries
- 4 cups (960 ml) water
- 2 cinnamon sticks (about 4 inches each)
- 5–6 whole cloves
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup (120–180 ml) raw honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- peeled and sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the dried elderberries, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and fresh ginger (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- After simmering, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar, discarding the solids.
- Once the syrup has cooled to room temperature, stir in the raw honey until fully dissolved.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey added. This syrup can be taken by the spoonful or added to beverages for a health boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Syrups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: elderberry syrup, immunity boost, homemade syrup, cinnamon, clove, natural remedy, health tonic