Instant Pot Homemade Elderberry Syrup (+ Stovetop Instructions)
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Instant Pot Homemade Elderberry Syrup (+ Stovetop Instructions)
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A spoonful of Homemade Elderberry Syrup every day will help boost your immune system, preventing and treating flu and colds. Instant Pot or Stovetop
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried organic elderberries
- 1/2 cup hibiscus flowers
- 4-6 cups filtered water see notes
- 1 lemon hand-squeezed, halved and tossed in
- 1 orange hand-squeezed, halved and tossed in (optional)
- 4 slices fresh ginger 1/4 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder optional
- 1 apple sliced (optional)
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon cloves whole (powdered may be substituted)
- ½ - 1 cup raw & unfiltered honey local preferably
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Instructions
- INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS
- Pour the water into your IP, add elderberries, hibiscus (optional), ginger, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, lemon, orange (optional) and cloves. DO NOT ADD HONEY, yet!
- Secure IP lid and ensure pressure release valve is closed. Set timer for 10 minutes Manual mode or Normal (if doubling increase time to 15-20 minutes).
- Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release steam valve (carefully). Open lid and press Boil or Saute for 10-15 minutes until reduced.
- Strain elderberry juice through fine mesh strainer over a glass container. Using the back of a wooden spoon press berries, squeezing out as much of the liquid as possible.Discard spent elderberries (or compost them).
- Allow to sit until lukewarm, stir in honey, if you stir it in while it's too hot, it will kill beneficial enzymes in honey. Pour syrup into a quart sized jar or preferably a 16 oz pourable, sealing jar. Store in refrigerator and take daily for best immune boosting results.
- Standard does is ½ - 1 teaspoon for kids (1-12 years) and ½ - 1 TBL for adults daily.
- If the flu or a cold does strike, take the normal does, about every 2-3 hours until you start feeling better.
- STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS
- Pour the water into a medium saucepan, add elderberries, hibiscus (optional), ginger, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, lemon, orange (optional) and cloves.
- DO NOT ADD HONEY yet! Bring to boil, stir and reduce to simmer. Simmer with lid on for 30-45 minutes, until liquid is reduced by about half.
- Follow steps 4-7 above, enjoy!
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Notes
- TIP | Increasing the water will extend your elderberries a bit further, simply pressure cook for 15 - 20 minutes and follow the rest of the instructions.
- This recipe easily doubles!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1ounce
Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ounce | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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