Elderberry Syrup Recipe Calculator

by Kalah Garcia
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Elderberry Syrup Recipe Calculator

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups dried elderberries
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 2-3 tsp. dried ginger root
  • 1 organic sweet cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup raw, local honey
  • 1 cup vodka or brandy (optional)

Directions:

  1. Combine 2 cups of elderberries and herbs with 4 cups of cold water in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and allow herbs to simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour.
  4. Strain berries and herbs using a funnel overlaid with doubled cheesecloth or an undyed cotton muslin bag and squeeze out the liquid. Discard used herbs in compost.
  5. Once liquid has cooled to just above room temperature, add 1 cup of honey and stir to incorporate.
  6. If using vodka or brandy, add 1 cup here and stir until well combined.
  7. Bottle in sterilized glass and store in the refrigerator.

 

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