Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Makes approximately 16oz syrup, 32 servings (1 Tbs per serving)

Ingredients

• 4oz mix of dried elderberries + other herbs such as rose hips, cinnamon sticks/bark, cloves, orange peel, echinacea, ginger, star anise
• 32oz water (will reduce to 16oz)
• 8oz honey, brown rice syrup, or glycerin as preservative
• 2-3 Tbsp Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)

Directions

1. Add 4oz herbal mixture to 4 cups water in a pot,
bring to a boil

2. Reduce heat and allow herbs to simmer (partially covered with lid) 30-40 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half (approximately 2 cups).

3. Remove from heat and let sit for up to 12 hours. If mixture will sit longer than 1 hour, refrigerate once cooled.

4. Strain with fine mesh strainer and discard used herbs in compost 

5. Once the mixture is slightly warm, but not hot, add 1-2 cups honey (based on preferred level of sweetness). If the mixture has been in the refrigerator, warm it up slightly before mixing in honey.

6. Add 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)

7. Bottle in sterilized glass container, seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. 

Dosing

1 Tbs once daily. Increase to 3x a day as needed for additional support, maximum 3 days.

For children 1-12 reduce dosage by at least half based on size and weight.

If you are someone who has an auto-immune condition it is best to take this under the direction of a physician.

WARNING: Do not ingest uncooked (dry or raw) elderberry. If you have
diabetes, or a autoimmune conditions (ie: multiple sclerosis, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis), talk to your doctor before taking elderberry. Interactions: If you take any drugs or supplements regularly, talk to your doctor before taking elderberry.