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Homemade Elderberry Immune Syrup: Easy Clove Recipe

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This homemade elderberry immune syrup with cloves is a quick and easy recipe that combines dried elderberries, whole cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and raw honey to create a delicious, immune-supporting syrup perfect for cold season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (about 140g) dried elderberries
  • 1 tablespoon (about 6g) whole cloves
  • 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced into thin coins (about 20g)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (about 8g total)
  • 1 cup (340g) raw honey
  • 4 cups (960ml) filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
  • 1 star anise pod (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the dried elderberries, whole cloves, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, and filtered water. Stir with a wooden spoon.
  2. Bring to a boil: Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Simmer gently: Reduce heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally and pressing berries against the side of the pot.
  4. Check the consistency: After 30 minutes, the liquid should have reduced by about half and coat the back of a spoon lightly. If too thin, simmer another 5-10 minutes.
  5. Strain the mixture: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or heatproof measuring cup. Pour the hot mixture through the strainer, pressing berries gently with the back of a spoon.
  6. Let it cool slightly: Let the strained liquid cool for 15-20 minutes until warm but not hot (around 110°F or 43°C).
  7. Add the honey: Stir in the raw honey until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  8. Bottle and store: Pour the syrup into sterilized glass jars using a funnel, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Don’t boil the berries too hard to avoid bitterness. Add honey only when liquid is below 120°F to preserve enzymes. Press berries gently when straining to avoid bitter compounds. The syrup thickens slightly as it cools. Flavors deepen after a few days in the fridge.

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