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Fresh Elderberries FTW

I found fresh elderberries at my local farmers market for $8 a pound! I couldn’t wait to get home and make elderberry syrup. With the weather cooling down, it’s been my little seasonal lifesaver. Anytime I feel the tiniest tickle of a cold, I grab a spoonful and honestly, it’s like magic in a jar. 💜


✨Here’s what you’ll need:
2 cups fresh elderberries, rinsed
3 cups water
2 cinnamon cloves
3 star anise
4 Cloves
3” Ginger, sliced
1 cup honey

✨Instructions:
Prepare the berries: Carefully remove all stems (they’re toxic) and rinse the berries well.


Simmer: Add the elderberries, water, and optional spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves) to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes. This fully cooks the berries and reduces the liquid by about half.


Mash + strain: Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the berries. Then strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.


Cool slightly, then sweeten: Let the liquid cool until just warm (not hot, so you don’t destroy honey’s enzymes). Stir in honey until well combined.


Bottle + store: Pour into a clean glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 months.



💜Usage (traditional):
Adults: 1 tablespoon daily for immune support (more often if feeling unwell)


Kids (over 1 year): 1 teaspoon daily


⚠️ Note: Do not give honey to children under 1 year old (use maple syrup instead).