Traditional Elderberry Syrup
A traditional winter kitchen staple — simmered berries, warm spices, and honey. Lovely stirred into tea or drizzled over yogurt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves (optional)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 1 cup raw honey
Steps
- Combine elderberries, water, and spices in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until reduced by about half.
- Mash the berries gently, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Let cool to lukewarm, then stir in the honey until dissolved.
- Bottle and refrigerate.
Storage
Refrigerator, up to 2 months.
⚠️ Safety notes
- Cook elderberries thoroughly — raw or undercooked elderberries can cause nausea.
- Never give honey to children under 1 year old.
- This is a traditional food recipe, not medicine — we make no health claims about it.
Standard kitchen hygiene applies — clean hands, clean equipment, and proper storage for everything you make. If anything looks, smells, or tastes off, don't eat it. Never give honey to children under one year old.
From our shelves
No current Faun & Fern product fits this one — dried elderberries come from your grocer or herb supplier.