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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.

    Reply
    • 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.

    Reply
    • 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! ❤️

    Reply
    • Tai East says

      November 23, 2022 at 5:42 am

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

      Reply
      • Charity Gentry says

        November 23, 2022 at 10:44 pm

        Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

        Reply
    • 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.

    Reply
    • 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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When your sweet potato vine was thriving… until When your sweet potato vine was thriving… until the deer called in for a midnight buffet 😭🦌
My poor hubby walked out this morning and saw his prized planter destroyed, and I’ve never seen him so heartbroken over a plant 🤣

They left it alone all summer, but last night? Total devastation.
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This week of Tuesday Treats is a twist on a classi This week of Tuesday Treats is a twist on a classic summer dessert! 🔥Say goodbye to boring bonfire snacks, this S’MORES BOARD is the ultimate summer treat tray! 🍫🔥

I used a mix of honey + cinnamon graham crackers from @honeymaidsnacks, jumbo @kraftjetpuffed marshmallows, and of course the classic @hersheys chocolate. But the real game-changer? Adding @free2bfoods sunflower cups for a fun twist… and y’all, it was a HIT. 🙌

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It’s giving beachy, breezy, and totally handmade. Want to make your own? I’ve got the full tutorial over on the blog:
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Made these zesty little key lime bars over the wee Made these zesty little key lime bars over the weekend and they disappeared so fast 🍋💚 Sweet, tangy, and totally spring-approved! Perfect for summer, family gatherings, or honestly just a random Sunday 😋 I shared the full recipe on the blog, so go check it out: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/key-lime-frosting-recipe/

Because let’s be real… citrus desserts just hit different this time of year 🍴🌷

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When life gives you lemons… make cutest ever DIY When life gives you lemons… make cutest ever DIY decor! 🍋✨ I whipped up these adorable lemon signs with my @xtool.official and I’m officially obsessed! Perfect for brightening up your kitchen for spring and summer 🌼☀️ I shared the full step-by-step on the blog too, so you can make your own juicy little signs 🍋💛 Link’s right here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/diy-lemon-kitchen-decor/

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We had the best time yesterday celebrating July 4t We had the best time yesterday celebrating July 4th at the Braves! ⚾️ It doesn’t get more American than that! Even though they did end up losing by one 🙃 But, I’m always down for the experience of going to Truist Park and watching my favorite, Austin Riley play! If you’re a baseball fan too, who do you root for?? Let me know below! 👇🏻
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I used a mix of honey + cinnamon graham crackers from @honeymaidsnacks, jumbo @kraftjetpuffed marshmallows, and of course the classic @hersheys chocolate. But the real game-changer? Adding @free2bfoods sunflower cups for a fun twist… and y’all, it was a HIT. 🙌

Everything you need to build the perfect gooey, chocolatey masterpiece is right at your fingertips. Easy, fun, and guaranteed to be the talk of your next bonfire night. 😍

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Can you believe it’s already the 4th of July wee Can you believe it’s already the 4th of July weekend?! 🇺🇸✨ Feeling extra grateful to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave today. Proud to be an American, always. 💙 What fun plans do y’all have this weekend? Fireworks? BBQ? Pool day? Drop them below and let’s celebrate the red, white & blue! ❤️🤍💙 #GodBlessTheUSA #FourthOfJuly #ProudToBeAnAmerican #indepenceday #patrioticdecor
Sippin’ on sunshine ☀️💜 This lemon lavend Sippin’ on sunshine ☀️💜 This lemon lavender social tonic from @drinkcann has been my go-to summer drink lately! Zero alcohol, only 35 cals, and 100% vibes. It’s light, refreshing, and seriously SO good. Perfect for unwinding without the buzz 🍋✨ Bonus? It comes in other fun flavors too! Have you tried it yet? Because trust me…you’re gonna want to. 😍 #soberishsummer #drinkcann #mocktailmoment #caan #socialtonic
Patriotic porch vibes 🇺🇸✨ Can’t believe Patriotic porch vibes 🇺🇸✨
Can’t believe I haven’t shared my front porch in forever, but she’s looking festive and fabulous with just a few pops of red, white, and blue! 🎇
Kicking off the long Fourth of July weekend right with pool days and porch hangs 😎
What are your 4th of July plans? Fireworks? BBQ? Doing absolutely nothing? 😂 Let me know below! 👇
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#patrioticporch #patrioticdecor #redwhiteandblue🇺🇸 #porchdecor #frontporchsittin #courtesyoftheredwhiteandblue
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Can’t believe I haven’t shared my front porch in forever, but she’s looking festive and fabulous with just a few pops of red, white, and blue! 🎇
Kicking off the long Fourth of July weekend right with pool days and porch hangs 😎
What are your 4th of July plans? Fireworks? BBQ? Doing absolutely nothing? 😂 Let me know below! 👇
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#patrioticporch #patrioticdecor #redwhiteandblue🇺🇸 #porchdecor #frontporchsittin #courtesyoftheredwhiteandblue

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