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Instant Pot Homemade Elderberry Syrup (+ Stovetop Instructions)

A spoonful of Homemade Elderberry Syrup every day will help boost your immune system, preventing and treating flu and colds. Instant Pot or Stovetop

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16 oz
Calories: 53 kcal
Cuisine: European , American

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

Instructions

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  1. INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS
  2. Pour the water into your IP, add elderberries, hibiscus (optional), ginger, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, lemon, orange (optional) and cloves. DO NOT ADD HONEY, yet!
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. Standard does is ½ - 1 teaspoon for kids (1-12 years) and ½ - 1 TBL for adults daily.
  8. If the flu or a cold does strike, take the normal does, about every 2-3 hours until you start feeling better.
  9. STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS
  10. Pour the water into a medium saucepan, add elderberries, hibiscus (optional), ginger, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, lemon, orange (optional) and cloves.
  11. 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.
  12. Follow steps 4-7 above, enjoy!

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

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

% 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.