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How to Make Elderberry Cough Syrup

Make the most of this natural powerhouse when your body needs support.
Course easy
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 96 teaspoons
Calories 12kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick about 3 inches long
  • 1 inch fresh ginger root peeled if not organic and sliced
  • 1 cup raw honey

Instructions

  • In a 4 quart stock pot, add the elderberries, water, cinnamon stick, and ginger and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook until the water reduces by half; about 30 minutes or so.
  • Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Allow to cool to lukewarm; about an hour
  • Add the honey and stir to combine.
  • Store the syrup in a glass jar in the fridge for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg