Elderberry Syrup

Elderberry syrup is delicious drizzled over waffles or ice cream, and rumor has it that this sweet, tasty syrup can help fight off a cold or the flu.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup fresh elderberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, elderberries, ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Mash berries with a potato mixture to release juices. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, retaining juice and discarding pulp, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Let cool for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in honey until thoroughly combined.