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Elderberry Syrup

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"This recipe is good for treating colds and the flu, and good on anything you would put syrup on, like waffles, pancakes, or ice cream. You may try blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries for different flavors." — danny k

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Original recipe makes 3 cups Change Servings

1 cup fresh elderberries
3 cups water
1 cinnamon stick (optional)

3 whole cloves (optional)
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root (optional)
1 cup honey

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Directions

Place elderberries, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash berries to release juice; strain the mixture through a fine sieve, retaining juice and discarding the pulp. Let juice cool.
Stir in honey until thoroughly combined and transfer to a lidded jar. Keeps in refrigerator 2 to 3 months.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 40 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Note:
You can substitute simple (sugar) syrup or agave nectar for honey, and 1/2 cup of dried elderberries for the fresh berries.

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Nutrition

Calories
24 kcal
1%

Carbohydrates
6.5 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
0 g
< 1%

Sodium
1 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Elderberry Syrup

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 24
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 1mg < 1 %
** Potassium 13mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.5g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 0g < 1 %
** Sugars 5.8g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.