A simple elderberry syrup recipe made with dried elderberries, honey and herbs for an immune boosting and delicious syrup. Can be used medicinally or on homemade pancakes or waffles.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT45M
Total time: PT80M
Rating
4.53 stars (1473 reviews)
Ingredients
3½ cups water
2/3 cup dried elderberries ((or 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen))
2 TBSP ginger ((grated))
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
1 cup raw honey
Categories
Remedy
Steps
Pour the water into a medium saucepan and add the elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Bring to a boil and then uncover and reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by half.
Remove from heat and let cool until it's lukewarm.
Mash the berries carefully using a spoon or other flat utensil.
Pour through a strainer or cheesecloth into a glass jar or bowl. Discard the elderberries.
When the liquid is no longer hot, add the cup of honey and stir well.
When the honey is well mixed into the elderberry mixture, pour the syrup into a mason jar or glass bottle of some kind.
Ta-da! You just made homemade elderberry syrup! Store in the fridge and take daily for its immune boosting properties.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
Calories: 14 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Protein: 0.03 g
Fat: 0.01 g
Saturated Fat: 0.001 g
Sodium: 1 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Reviews
Elizabeth Klein on 2026-02-10 (5 stars): I've been making elderberry syrup for years as well and always refrigerate it. But, I am trying a new thing and selling it at Farmer's Markets. If I make the product the night/day before, and seal it with a sealer, will it be okay to sell the next day? I would keep it in a cooler to keep it dark and most customers don't have refrigeration available right away! So, I thought it might be better for the syrup to not go from refrigeration, to outside elements back to refrigeration.....What are your thoughts?
Mary on 2026-01-19 (5 stars): I’ve probably made this recipe 15-20 times in the last few years. I truly believe it’s been a factor in keeping us so well. I have three young kids (and I’m currently pregnant) and we never get more than a mild respiratory illness.
