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Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Making elderberry syrup at home is fun and easy, especially with the help of Earthley's DIY kits.
Keyword elderberry, flu season, home remedies, honey, strainer
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Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Author Kiran Dodeja Smith
Cost $10

Equipment

  • Measuring cup
  • Small pot
  • Strainer
  • Glass jar or other air tight container

Ingredients

  • 1 Elderberry syrup DIY kit comes as a juice concentrate (there are two versions—Cough and Cold Formula, and Immune Support)
  • 2 cups cups of water add more if needed to yield 2 cups in the end result
  • ½ cup raw honey can sub maple syrup or organic sugar

Instructions

  • Place the contents of the juice concentrate and 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 – 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let it sit for 20 – 30 minutes.
  • Strain, and add ½ cup raw honey and additional water, if needed, to make 2 cups.
  • Carefully pour the syrup into a glass container and take at the first sign of illness.