Homemade elderberry syrup is an immune-supportive recipe made with functional ingredients to support immune resilience. This simple functional recipe will keep in the fridge for up to 6 months!
Add elderberries, rosehip, cinnamon, clove, ginger and water to a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer until liquid has reduced by half. This typically takes 20-30 minutes but keep your eye on it!
Once the liquid has reduced, allow it to cool slightly, and then strain the liquid decoction through a fine mesh sieve into a glass measuring cup. Mash the elderberries with the back of a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
Add honey to the decoction. The more honey you use the longer the shelf life of the elderberry syrup. I typically use anywhere from 1/4-1/2 cup but keep in mind it will be very sweet. Stir well until all of the honey is dissolved.
Allow to cool completely, pour into glass jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Notes
Remember to store your Homemade Elderberry Syrup in a glass container in the refrigerator. This will preserve it for the longest amount of time, ensuring that you are never caught without it should the sniffles sneak up on you.