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Elderberry Syrup Recipe – Fight Colds and Flu Naturally

Be sure to have this syrup on hand to stay healthy when fall and winter arrive.

September 16, 2018 By Mary's Nest 3 Comments

Elderberry Syrup Recipe – Fight Colds and Flu Naturally

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When the Fall season arrives, I always like to make sure that I have plenty of natural remedies on hand.  Making Elderberry Syrup is one of my favorite remedies for fighting colds and flu.  My particular blend is especially nice because I do not include any strong spices that could irritate sore throats that often accompany a cold.

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Be sure to add this to your arsenal of natural remedies and make it today…before the cold and flu season arrives!

A Word of Caution

I am not a medical doctor, so to be safe, be sure to check with your physician before taking Elderberry Syrup or any homemade natural remedy.

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Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Making Elderberry Syrup is one of my favorite recipes for fighting colds and flu.  My particular blend is especially nice because I do not include any strong spices that could irritate sore throats that often accompany a cold.  (A word of caution: I am not a medical doctor, so to be safe, be sure to check with your physician before taking Elderberry Syrup or any homemade natural remedy.)
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Course: Natural Remedies
Cuisine: Americana, German
Keyword: Cold Remedy, Elderberry Syrup, Flu Remedy, Natural Remedies
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Mary’s Nest

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Dried elderberries
  • 1 cup Dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 cup Dried rosehips, crushed
  • Filtered water to cover
  • 1 cup Honey preferably raw

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a 4-quart soup pot and cover with 8 cups of filtered water.
  • Place soup pot on stove, turn heat to high, and bring mixture to a boil. Afterwards, turn down to low and allow the mixture to simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, remove the lid and allow the mixture to continue to simmer on the stove on low for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and remove the soup pot from the stove and transfer to a heat-proof surface. Allow mixture to cool for a few minutes.
  • While mixture is cooling slightly, prepare a heat-proof container such as an 8-cup Pyrex glass measuring cup, and place a strainer over the container.
  • Place the soup pot close to the heat-proof container with the strainer. Using a soup ladle, transfer the liquid, along with the solids, into the strainer allowing the liquid to drain into the heat-proof container.
  • Pour 1 cup of honey into the liquid in the heat-proof container and mix thoroughly until the honey is completely dissolved. This is your Elderberry syrup.
  • Decant the Elderberry Syrup into a container and refrigerate. This syrup will last approximately 1 year if properly refrigerated. When using the syrup, always use a clean spoon so as to not contaminate the syrup. For information on how I use this Elderberry Syrup, please see the Recipe Notes below.
  • One final note as to the solids that remain after the liquid is strained out. Do not discard the mixture of elderberries, hibiscus flowers, and rosehips. Transfer this mixture to ice cube trays, top off with water, and place the filled ice cube trays in your freezer. Once frozen, transfer the individual herbal ice cubes to a plastic bag and store in the freezer. Use these herbal ice cubes to make tea by placing individual cubes into a tea ball and steep in hot water for a few minutes.

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Notes

Disclaimer:
I am not a medical doctor, a medical professional, a dietician, or a nutritionist.  All content found on the MarysNest.com website, YouTube Channel, and related social media, including: text, images, videos, or other formats were created solely for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or proper nutritional advice. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have watched on this video or read on the corresponding website.
How I use Elderberry Syrup:
As a tonic to prevent the onset of a cold, I take 1 tbsp. daily, during the Fall and Winter seasons.  This is what I do as an adult. But check with your own physician as to what is the best dosage for you. Check with your pediatrician as to the proper dosage for children. Honey should never be given to children under the age of 1.
During illness, I take 1 tbsp. every 2 hours.  This is what I do as an adult. But check with your own physician as to what is the best dosage for you. Check with your pediatrician as to the proper dosage for children. Honey should never be given to children under the age of 1.
Shelf Life:
The Herbal Academy of New England says that a syrup will last for one year refrigerated if it has a 20% sugar content. This syrup has a 20% sugar content provided by the honey so it will last for one year as long as you keep it cold and don’t contaminate the contents.  Always use a clean spoon when pouring it from the bottle.  Plus, the honey has antiviral, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, which help to maintain the freshness of the syrup.
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Favorite Home Remedy Making Supplies

Here are some of my favorite Natural Home Remedy Supplies. (I listed a variety of Elderberry options at different prices.)

  • Organic Whole Elderberries, 1 Pound
  • European Whole Elderberries, 1 Pound
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  • Organic Hibiscus Flowers, Cut and Sifted, 1 Pound
  • Organic Whole Rosehips, 1 Pound
  • 100% Certified Organic Raw Honey, 1 Pound
  • Pyrex, Prep-ware 8-Cup Measuring Cup Made of glass, red
  • Bormioli Rocco Fido Square Clear Jar, 101.50-Ounce
  • Bormioli Fido Clear Square Canning Jar 1.5 Liter
  • All-Clad Brushed 18/10 Stainless Steel Dishwasher Safe Soup Pot with Lid Cookware, 4-Quart

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**Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, a medical professional, a dietician, or a nutritionist. All content found on the MarysNest.com website, including text, images, videos, eBooks or eGuides, social media, or other formats, were created solely for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or proper nutritional advice. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have watched in a video or read on this website. Use caution when following the recipe in this video. The creator and publisher of this video and website will not be held responsible for any adverse effects that may arise from the use of this recipe and method or any other recipe and method on this website or corresponding video channel.

Filed Under: Colds & Flu, Natural Remedies Tagged With: Cold Remedy, Elderberry Syrup, Flu Remedy

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  1. Monica says

    January 28, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Hello Mary! Great recipe and great info! Especially on projected shelf life. Most recipes state 6 months. I even saw one that said 3 months and they had an even higher honey concentration than yours. Just a note, in your instructions it says, “Add all ingredients to a 4-quart soup pot and cover with 8 cups of filtered water.” Maybe it should be re-worded to not include the honey. I know you mention the honey later, but if someone doesn’t read through the recipe first (which they should) then they might end up simmering their honey for an hour. Just thought I would mention it. Thank you again for providing these resources! ☺

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    • Mary's Nest says

      February 3, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Hi Monica, Thank you so much for your comment and about the tip for re-wording the recipe! Great advice. As to shelf life, yes, I just followed the recommendations of the association mentioned in the recipe. I felt they were the most reliable “official” source. Have you seen my playlist for making other immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through it here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd I think you will like these videos.

      Do you enjoy making traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled “Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking”. It’s a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.

      Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary❤️😘❤️

      PS – Do you know about our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional Foods: https://www.facebook.com/groups/171869080205145/?source_id=210509998974645

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      • Monica says

        February 3, 2020 at 1:43 pm

        How funny that you responded this morning and I came here just now needing to reference your recipe because I am making more syrup today. We ran through our first (smaller) batch quick since my husband was sick and now I’m getting symptoms too. Thank you, again!

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