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Elderberry syrup is a must have in our house

My family loves taking my version of the super simple elderberry syrup, which is a sweet and spicy tonic that also has cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

• Elderberries have a fruity flavor that goes really well with warming ingredients such as cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. One of the most common ways they’re all used together is as syrups and teas.

• Ginger adds a warm and spicy flavor to the syrup and pairs nicely with elderberries, cinnamon, and cloves.

• Cloves add a warm, aromatic flavor to the syrup that ends up complementing the sweetness of elderberries.

• Cinammon brings a warm and naturally spicy flavor to the syrup with its own kick.

This spicy and sweet syrup can also be used as a topping for pancakes and waffles waffles instead of traditional maple syrup. My kids always ask for it!

Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe

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Super Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe

My version of this sweet and spicy also has cinnamon, cloves, and ginger for extra warmth and flavor

Ingredients

• 4 cups of filtered water
• ½ cup dried elderberries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 10 whole cloves
• ½-1 inch piece of fresh ginger or 1 tbs dried if fresh is not available
• ¼ - ½ cup raw honey or to taste

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Simmer on low for at least 45 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half.
2. Strain herbs out of liquid, and set aside to cool.
3. Add honey once infusion has mostly cooled and stir until well combined. Sweeten to taste, I prefer less sugar in mine and use closer to ¼ cup.
4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. This will keep for about 1 month. It can also be frozen into smaller portions to use later.

Recipe Notes

this ‘syrup’ will be thin, not thick like you think of traditional syrups. This spicy and sweet syrup can also be used as a topping for pancakes and waffles instead of traditional maple syrup. My kids always ask for it!

Where to Buy Elderberries

I have not found any stores local to me that sell elderberries, so I have always purchased them online. Elderberries have become super popular over the last few years because of their strong immune-boosting properties, and they often sell out by early fall.

I always make sure I have plenty of elderberries in stock. And that is how I create a family favorite elderberry syrup that we all love. Now, it’s your turn to create your own version and add it to your routine.