I just whipped up a batch of elderberry syrup at home and have been giving it to the family daily (taking a break on the weekend). – Dr. Kirsten Almon – Naturopathic Doctor in Mississauga
Here is my recipe for elderberry syrup! Enjoy!
3 cups of filtered water
3/4 cup black elderberries
2 TBSP ginger (grated)
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp of unpasteurized honey (not for babies under 1 years old!)
We were able to get these at our Mississauga Naturopathic office for our patients syrup needs
Pour the water into a medium saucepan and add the elderberries, ginger and cinnamon
Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the liquid has reduced by almost half.
Remove from heat and let cool until it is cool enough to be handled.
Mash the berries carefully using a spoon or other flat utensil.
Pour through a strainer into a glass jar or bowl.
Discard the elderberries and let the liquid cool to lukewarm.
When it is no longer hot but still warm add the honey and stir well.
When the honey is well mixed into the elderberry mixture, pour the syrup into a mason jar. Keep in the fridge and can be used for 2-3 weeks.
For this or more information on how to support your immune system, contact me in Mississauga for a Naturopathic visit!
Dr. Kirsten Almon has a Naturopathic Family Practice in Mississauga at Erin Mills Optimum Health with special interest and training in fertility (helping couples conceive naturally as well as improving outcomes for couples using assisted reproductive technology), pregnancy, birth, postpartum and pediatric care. She loves seeing children for “naturopathic well child visits” and consults on common issues such as food introduction, how to avoid colds, flus and ear infections. Dr. Almon is the co-author and instructor of a Doula course specifically designed for Naturopathic Doctors and teaches across Canada.
3 responses to “Elder-licious! Elderberry Syrup”
Elderberry syrup sounds great, but where does one find elderberries, have not seen any in stores lately??
Elderberry syrup sounds great, but where does one find elderberries, have not seen any in stores lately??
Hi Teena,
Dr. Almon and our great front desk staff are on the look out for them for you. We will keep you posted.
-Dr. Callum Peever
Hi Teena,
We received the dried elderberries today.
Have a great day,
Dr. Callum Peever