Description
This Wholesome Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe with Cinnamon and Clove is packed with immune-boosting properties. Combining the goodness of elderberries with the warmth of cinnamon and clove, this syrup is both delicious and nutritious.
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 pot, combine the dried elderberries, water, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the liquid reduces by half.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar, discarding the solids.
- Once the syrup has cooled to room temperature, stir in raw honey to taste, and add fresh ginger if using.
- Seal the jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the quantity of honey to suit your taste preference. This syrup can be taken by the spoonful or added to beverages for an immunity 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 mg
- 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, immune boost, cinnamon syrup, clove syrup, homemade syrup, elderberry recipe