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Recipes · November 19, 2022

Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe (Without Honey)

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I’ve been hearing so much about elderberry syrup during the cold and flu season, that I wanted to look into it more. But, what I found out was, that it is extremely pricey in stores! Whether it was elderberry gummies, elderberry tea, or elderberry extract, it was all so expensive! So I decided why not make my own homemade elderberry syrup recipe?!

I looked around online and found out that you can also purchase dried elderberries to make the syrup with. You can purchase this from Amazon or from any health food store as well. You can even make this recipe with fresh elderberries too if you can find them.

I made my homemade elderberry syrup recipe without honey and used pure maple syrup instead. I will go over all the best ways into making this syrup as well as all the medicinal properties to elderberries too.

Homemade Elderberry Syrup Without Honey

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What Exactly Is Elderberry Syrup?

You can make elderberry syrup from black elderberries. Whether they be fresh or dried, like I mentioned above. The fresh berries are grown on an Elder tree, which is also known as sambucus nigra. 

I made my elderberry syrup recipe from dried elderberries for convenience. I was able to order them easily online from Amazon. Since I wasn’t sure where our closest local health food store would be, I thought it would be best to order them. And we all love the quick, two day shipping, right??

I decided that I wanted to take elderberry syrup for my immune system and to fight all the sicknesses that come with flu season. Elderberries contain Vitamin C and Vitamin A, along with many other immune boosting properties as well. They also are full of calcium, potassium, iron, folate, and fiber too.

But did you know that eating raw elderberries can be POISONOUS?! Therefore, you need to make sure to cook the elderberries before actually consuming them. Although they are just mildly poisonous raw, cooking them removes any and all toxins. That’s why you usually will notice elderberries in a syrup or extract instead.

If eaten raw, the toxin sambunigrin inside the berries causes diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. So be sure to cook the berries!!

Ingredients Needed for Elderberry Syrup
All the ingredients you need to make elderberry syrup with!

Medicinal Purposes to Elderberries

Elderberries are very dark in color and as you can see, the syrup is almost a black color. That’s why many times they are referred to as “black elderberries” as well. 

In a study put on by the National Library of Medicine, it was shown that elderberries are naturally high in immune boosting compounds as well as antioxidants. Also, that by taking elderberry syrup, it can relieve symptoms of the flu or other upper respiratory infections. Elderberries were often used in folk medicine too.

In this study, it was shown that by taking elderberry syrup daily, you can shorten the total duration of influenza by 4 days alone compared to not taking the syrup. So ultimately, many studies have shown that elderberry syrup can shorten the duration of cold and flu symptoms as well as lessen their severity too.

This is music to my ears because always, without a doubt, I get an annual Christmas cold or sickness. I don’t know what it is about the holiday, but literally every year on Christmas, or right after, I get sick. Last year was no exception to that!

There’s nothing worse than waking up with a sore throat on Christmas day! Do y’all get sick with a cold around the holidays too?? Or is it just me?? Please say I am not alone!

And this year I am trying my best to prevent that. So I figured by starting early in the cold and flu season, taking some preventative measures might just make me prevent it this year! It’s the perfect time to do so! And that way I can continue taking it all through the winter months as well to help prevent sickness from reoccurring.

You know I am all about taking supplements! And I am excited to add this into my daily rotation that already includes my favorite apple cider vinegar gummies too! These health benefits of elderberry syrup alone should convince you to start taking it daily too. But, also, you are reducing the extra cost of buying it in the store versus just making it yourself. I am all about saving money y’all and I know you are too!

Boiling the Elderberries
Here is the elderberry mixture simmering in the pot.

How Much Elderberry Syrup Should You Take?

Elderberry syrup is considered safe for children too, but of course always consult a health care provider first before implementing a new supplement in their diet. But for kids, it’s recommended that they take 1/2-1 tablespoon a day per doctor’s orders.

And for adults, it is recommended that you take a full tablespoon per day. And if you do become unwell, at the first sign of sickness, start taking 1 tablespoon every 2-3 hours instead of just once per day. 

The good news is that this tastes great so taking a tablespoon of elderberry syrup a day, is really not a chore at all!

Straining the Elderberries
Straining all the juice from the berries.

How Long Does Elderberry Syrup Last?

After you make your own elderberry syrup recipe, it can last you up to 3 months in the fridge. It just needs to be tightly sealed, that’s why I recommend using a mason jar. 

This is great news about the shelf life of elderberry syrup. That way, you can make a big batch of it at once and keep it all in your fridge for future use since it lasts a long time.

This would also make a wonderful homemade Christmas present! If you like going the route of homemade for Christmas, why not put a jar of your own syrup in a gift basket or present for a loved one?!

Y’all know I love me a good handmade Christmas present. Which is why I made my homemade vanilla extract last year to give out as gifts as well!

One Batch of Elderberry Syrup
This is what one batch made. I doubled the next one to fill up the mason jars!

Materials Needed to Make Syrup

  • 1 cup of fresh or dried elderberries
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1/2-1 cup of pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or 1-2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger or 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger 
  • Large pot
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cloves or 4 whole cloves
  • Mesh strainer or a fine mesh sieve
  • Measuring cups
  • Mason jars or a similar glass jar

I used all dried spices to create this recipe as I did not have any of the fresh ingredients on hand. But, I would love to try it out again using fresh cinnamon sticks, minced fresh ginger, and whole cloves. If I ever do, I will definitely let you know how it turns out too!

Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
I even made cute labels using my Cricut machine for the top of the jars. This would be a perfect addition to do if you were giving them away as gifts!

Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe (Without Honey)

Add all elderberries, pure maple honey, herbs and spices into a pot. Set it to medium heat and bring it a boil. 

Once mixture is boiling, lower heat to medium low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes. Or until the mixture has reduced by half. 

Remove from heat and let syrup cool to room temperature. 

Once it is finally cooled to room temperature, use a mesh strainer to strain all the liquid out from the berries. You can also use a spoon to press the berries down to extract more liquid from them as well. You want to get all the elderberry juice you can get from these berries!

Discard the remaining berries in the strainer. Pour syrup into mason jars and seal tightly. Then, place in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. 

Fresh Homemade Elderberry Syrup

I hope you enjoyed this homemade elderberry syrup recipe! It really is an easy recipe to follow, and doesn’t really take too much of an effort to make. And I actually made me a double batch of it so it can last me a little longer too. As you noticed, this recipe is made without honey and used with maple syrup instead.

If you don’t like maple syrup, you can substitute local raw honey in it’s place. I mainly did this because I was out of my local honey and needed a quick substitution! But, I am glad that I did, because it ended up being a delicious syrup regardless!

I’ve also seen other recipes that add in additional ingredients to their elderberry syrup as well. Such as star anise, orange peel, lemon juice, etc.

So you can look through different elderberry syrup recipes and see which one sounds best to you. Although, they really are all very similar. And you can always tweak the ingredients more to your liking.

5 Ingredient Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
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The elderberry syrup will taste sweeter if you add in more maple syrup and/or honey versus adding in less. So really it is up to you to determine the sweetness factor to the syrup.

Honey/Syrup also acts as more of a sweetener in this recipe too. It is actually a natural preservative that helps the syrup last longer in your fridge. So you definitely don’t want to skimp out on it!

I hope that by reading all the health benefits of elderberries, you decide to make some of your own syrup too! It really is the perfect time of year to do so and a good idea to start taking some preventatively as well.

If you make this recipe too, let me know how it goes for you! I would love to hear what you think about it as well! 

Be sure to save this video pin too for future reference as well!

Fresh Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe (Without Honey)

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh or dried elderberries
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2-1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground ginger

Instructions
 

  • Add all elderberries, pure maple honey, herbs and spices into a pot. Set it to medium heat and bring it a boil. 
  • Once mixture is boiling, lower heat to medium low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes. Or until the mixture has reduced by half. 
  • Remove from heat and let syrup cool to room temperature. 
  • Once it is finally cooled to room temperature, use a mesh strainer to strain all the liquid out from the berries. You can also use a spoon to press the berries down to extract more liquid from them as well. You want to get all the elderberry juice you can get from these berries!
  • Discard the remaining berries in the strainer. Pour syrup into mason jars and seal tightly. Then, place in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. 

Be sure to check out more ideas on what to cook here too!

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Comments

  1. Jodie says

    November 19, 2022 at 1:37 pm

    I had no idea about the medicinal benefits of elderberry syrup! As I’m reading this my whole house is sick with a cold virus and I could use some of this. Thanks for sharing about it and your recipe.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:00 am

      Thank you! I am glad you found it to be beneficial then. Hopefully you all feel better soon!

      Reply
  2. Fadima Mooneira says

    November 20, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    I never tried elderberry syrup before. But I’m sure it tasted good. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Now I can try making elderberry syrup myself.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:00 am

      Thank you, you should definitely try it out sometime!

      Reply
  3. Lauren says

    November 20, 2022 at 4:37 pm

    What great medicinal benefits it has! You have shared a great recipe that is easy to follow. Thank you for sharing.

    Lauren

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:00 am

      No problem at all! Glad you enjoyed it too!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    November 20, 2022 at 9:46 pm

    I never knew there were so many health benefits to elderberry syrup! I will definitely have to try making it soon! This is such a great and informative recipe, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:01 am

      Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed it as well!

      Reply
  5. Underground Research says

    November 20, 2022 at 10:53 pm

    This is awesome! I love that this recipe doesn’t include honey because it’ll be great for any vegans who want to make this. You mentioned that the syrup can keep up to 3 months in the fridge, but have you ever tried freezing it to expand it?

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:01 am

      I have never tried to freeze it before. I would research that before doing it to make sure it would work, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t! That’s a great idea!

      Reply
  6. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    November 21, 2022 at 1:08 pm

    I love this recipe idea; I could use this syrup in all sorts of things and try it out. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:02 am

      No problem at all! So glad you enjoyed it too!

      Reply
  7. Lucy says

    November 21, 2022 at 7:14 pm

    It’s good that this elderberry syrup can last about 3 months in the fridge, it looks delicious! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:02 am

      Yes, it is nice that it has such a long shelf life!

      Reply
  8. Leslie says

    November 21, 2022 at 8:45 pm

    I have never tried elderberry syrup, but it looks delicious and it seems to be easy to make so I might give it a try. Actually, I’m pretty sure I can give it a try my brother loves it so I can give it to them for Christmas. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:04 am

      Thank you so much! That would be such a great gift to make for him then!

      Reply
  9. KEVIN FOODIE says

    November 22, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    Elderberries have become a health thrend, especially during the pandemic. You see many supplements in the stores with elderberry added to them. I appreciate you sharing your recipe with us. We all need a boost in our immune system, especially during this flu seaon.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:05 am

      Thank you! I am hoping this will help during the cold and flu season for sure!

      Reply
  10. Tai East says

    November 23, 2022 at 5:41 am

    5 stars
    Thanks so much for sharing your recipe, Charity! I’m definitely going to give it a try! I’m all for all natural health benefits and holistic remedies! ❤️

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    • Tai East says

      November 23, 2022 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      Also, I just pinned it on Pinterest! 😉

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      • Charity Gentry says

        November 23, 2022 at 10:44 pm

        Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 10:43 pm

      Awe yay! I hope you love it just as much as I do!

      Reply
  11. Sandy Henize says

    April 1, 2023 at 12:47 am

    I’ve made Elderberry syrup in my instant pot. I froze 2 of the mason jars until I needed them. They kept fine. I used and orange and lemon in mine and honey. I loved the taste of the syrup.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 1, 2023 at 1:11 pm

      Oh that’s a great idea too. I have an Instant Pot as well so I will have to try that out too!

      Reply
  12. Harold Cook says

    April 1, 2023 at 2:57 am

    I add some garlic cloves and aronia berries (frozen). Put everything in a crock pot on low overnight. Strain & sweeten with raw honey. Cool the syrup to warm before adding honey to retain the medicinal benefits of the honey. Too high of heat will negate the benefits of honey.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 1, 2023 at 1:12 pm

      That sounds great too, although I didn’t use honey in this recipe, I used maple syrup instead. I will have to try it out in a crock pot next time too! Thanks!

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I just love this cute little planter I got from @antiquefarmhouse a few years ago! It’s always my favorite to refresh it and put some fresh flowers and greenery in it! 🌺 And I think it looks perfect on the porch, don’t you?! Have a happy Wednesday my friends!! 😉

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I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this com I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this coming weekend!! So excited for the unofficial start to summer! 😉 And if you’re looking for a delicious, patriotic dessert to celebrate, I’ve got you covered with this patriotic apple cobbler! 🍎 I shared the full recipe over on my blog this weekend so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/southern-apple-cobbler-recipe/ 😋
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A little recap of our weekend at the PGA Champions A little recap of our weekend at the PGA Championship. Which ends with me getting covered in bird crap 🤣 But hey, it was a fun experience and hubby had the time of his life! 😉
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Well I just thought I was looking all cute and fes Well I just thought I was looking all cute and festive at the PGA Championship yesterday, right until a bird crapped all over me.. on the very first hole too!! Swipe over for a good laugh 🤣 So then I got to walk around with bird crap all over me in the 90 degree heat all day while hubby had the time of his life 😜 But, all in all, we had a fun quick trip to Charlotte and back again! Have a happy Saturday my friends!! Hopefully I’ll be safe from the birds today 😂
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Happy Morgan Wallen Album Release Day Everyone! 🤣 I’ve been binge listening all morning long so far. We’re on our way to Charlotte again this weekend so I’ve had plenty of time to listen and so far I’m loving it, no surprise there 😉 But we’re heading to the PGA Championship today and hubby is over the moon excited for it. And I’m just along for the ride 😂 It should be a good day though and I hope you all have an amazing Friday my friends! 🙌🏻 And I just thought I’d share a quick view of how I styled some of the vintage patriotic pieces I found last time we were in Charlotte too today! 🇺🇸
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Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablesc Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablescape today! I love how it turned out! And having the Coca Cola crate as my centerpiece tray is the perfect touch I think! Also, I had the best birthday yesterday, even if it was the middle of the work week 😉 Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Can’t believe I’m officially 32 though now. Time can officially slow on down 🤣 Have a great Wednesday my friends!

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Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today! Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today!! 🤣 Do you share your birthday with a celebrity too?? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And I wish I still had some of this cream cheese pound cake to enjoy for it! But unfortunately, we ate it all this weekend 😂 I’ll just have to get myself another kind of dessert to celebrate 😉 But if you’re looking for an amazing pound cake recipe, I have this one saved on my blog. And trust me, it does not disappoint. Especially with some sugared strawberries and freshly made whipped cream! 😋 Get the recipe here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ 🍰
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The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’ The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’t know why I’ve never actually had my olive oil out on the counter, especially since I use it every night!! But I guess I just didn’t have a cute enough dispenser for it. So I’m glad I have one now! Do you leave oil & vinegar out on your counters too?! 

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I just love how my DIY herb garden markers turned out! You may remember, I made these last year and they are still going strong again this year! I love the way they look and I think it really pops inside my herb garden! 🪴 I will share my blog post here which explains more in depth on how I made these markers: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/herb-garden-markers-diy/ 🌱 Be sure to go check it out and let me know what you think below!

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This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlott This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlotte. And there is a little gem hidden nearby called @thedepotatgibsonmill And if you’re a vintage lover like myself, then you’ve got to check it out!! It was literally the biggest antique store I’ve ever been in and filled to the brim with vintage goodies! My mission was to find some vintage patriotic goodies and I think I accomplished that goal!! 🇺🇸 I can’t wait to go back when we have more time and really shop and explore the place even more! If you’re in that area, you’ve got to go check it out my friends! 😉
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This weekend on the blog I shared a copycat recipe This weekend on the blog I shared a copycat recipe of Panera’s lemon drop cookies! And they turned out to be delicious of course 😋 You can get the full recipe over on my blog here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/panera-lemon-drop-cookie-recipe/ 🍪 I just love anything lemon flavored this time of the year, don’t you?!
And I’m using my handy dandy @caraway_home baking sheets here. Which reminds me, today is the last day to have guaranteed shipping in time for Mother’s Day!! And you can use my code “MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA10” to get an extra 10% off the already discounted bundles!! Trust me, your mom would love anything from Caraway! They are the best!! 🙌🏻 #CarawayHomeMothersDaySale #carawayhome #lemoncookies #lemoncookie #copycatrecipe #lemondropcookies
Well, this weekend has been one for the books! Not Well, this weekend has been one for the books! Not only did we get to see @codyjohnson live, but we also got to meet my favorite comedian and podcaster this weekend! If you haven’t heard @johnbcrist is absolutely hilarious 🤣 My cheeks hurt from laughing so much!! But all in all it was an incredible weekend and I hope you all had a great one too my friends! 😉
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Catch me out here every summer night 😉 I’m lo Catch me out here every summer night 😉 I’m loving how our hot tub deck turned out! It’s been so much fun to sit out here and enjoy the evenings. And of course go for a quick soak in the hot tub too! 🙌🏻 Although, I’ll miss it tonight because we’re headed to see Cody Johnson in concert!! I got these tickets for my husband’s birthday back in January so we’ve been waiting a long time for this 😂 And I can’t wait!! What are y’all up to this weekend??
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If you’re a wax melt lover like myself, then you If you’re a wax melt lover like myself, then you need to check out @antiquecandleco_ 😉 Not only do they have amazing candles, but they also offer these awesome wax melts too! And you can use my code “Macedonia20” to get 20% off these wax melts or anything on their site too! Now’s the time to shop for Mother’s Day gifts too my friends! Especially since they have all their summer scents out right now too!! 🙌🏻

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Time to make this window box a little better 😉 Time to make this window box a little better 😉 I always love refreshing it for spring! We got this window box from @flowerwindowboxes a couple of years ago and love it! It really makes our house pop I think! I love watching everything bloom and grow during the season! Do you have a window box too?! Let me know 👇🏻
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