Immunity-Boosting Elderberry and Echinacea Syrup
This immunity-boosting elderberry and echinacea syrup is a delicious and easy way to help keep your family healthy during cold and flu season. Elderberries are packed with antioxidants, which help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Echinacea is a herb that has been used for centuries to boost the immune system and fight infection. Raw honey is a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent. This syrup is a great way to get all of these benefits in a single dose.
The recipe for this immunity-boosting elderberry and echinacea syrup was developed by my grandmother. She was a nurse and a herbalist, and she always had a natural remedy for whatever ailed us. She would make this syrup every fall and winter, and we would all take a spoonful each day to help prevent colds and flu. I still make this syrup every year, and I'm grateful for my grandmother's wisdom in passing it down to me.
Immunity-Boosting Elderberry and Echinacea Syrup Immunity-Boosting Elderberry and Echinacea Syrup Immunity-Boosting Elderberry and Echinacea Syrup Immunity-Boosting Elderberry and Echinacea Syrup
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 40 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 1/2 cup dried echinacea root
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the elderberries, echinacea root, and water.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by about half.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan.
  4. Stir in the honey, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  5. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened slightly.
  7. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  8. Store the syrup in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Why It Works
  • The elderberries in this syrup are packed with antioxidants, which help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
  • Echinacea is a herb that has been used for centuries to boost the immune system and fight infection.
  • Raw honey is a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent.
  • The cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt in this syrup add flavor and help to boost the immune system.