Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is a delightful, immune-boosting elixir that captures the essence of cozy comfort. This homemade syrup is easy to prepare and perfect for drizzling over pancakes, adding to yogurt, or stirring into hot tea. With its rich sweet-and-tart flavor and stunning deep purple hue, this syrup will quickly become a pantry staple you can enjoy year-round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings (1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh elderberries
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather and rinse elderberries under cool water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine elderberries and water; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, gently mashing berries with a potato masher.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to separate liquid from solids.
- Pour the strained liquid back into the saucepan; add sugar and lemon juice. Heat gently until sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes).
- Allow syrup to cool slightly before pouring it into sterilized bottles or jars. Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to six months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg