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elderberry syrup in a mason jar
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Homemade Elderberry Syrup (Cough Syrup)

Quick, easy and delicious refined sugar free cough syrup.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cooling time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: home remedies
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 885kcal
Author: Allianna Moximchalk
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 4 cups purified water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes. Once the 30 minute is up, allow it to cool and then strain the berries with cheesecloth or a strainer. Store in an airtight glass.

Notes

Storage: This recipe can be stored in an air tight glass container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Freezer: This recipe can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed.  It is based on 80 servings. 
Servings: This recipe should yield 80 servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jar | Calories: 885kcal | Carbohydrates: 221g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 193g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 417mg | Iron: 1mg