How to Make Elderberry Syrup in the Instant Pot

Elderberry syrup is the best way to keep illness at bay during the winter months! Why not make it yourself for the fraction of the cost than store-bought?

Elderberries can be bought online, but in the summer check to see if elderberries grow in your area! I know it grows here in the mountains of central California where we live, but I actually didn’t get a chance to collect this past summer. My neighbor shared with me this time. 🙂

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Ingredients for Elderberry Syrup

• 1 cup of dried elderberries (Amazon)
• 4 cups of purified water
• 1/2 cup raw honey
• 2 oranges, squeezed for juice and peel used for flavoring
• 1 cinnamon stick
• fresh ginger chopped into small pieces or grated
• 5-10 cloves

Materials Recommended

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• Instant Pot
• strainer
• mason jar

Steps

1. Cut up the ginger and oranges.

2. Add 4 cups of water to the instant pot.

3. Next, add the rest of the ingredients. Squeeze the juice from the oranges first, then add the peels.

4. Turn the instant pot on Manual for 10 minutes. Then open the seal and let it release.

5. Strain the elderberry syrup in a strainer.

6. Pour the syrup into a jar. Store in the refrigerator!

Can I Make Elderberry Syrup on the Stovetop?

Yes, if you do not have an instant pot, it can easily be done on the stovetop as well! Add all the ingredients into a saucepan and simmer for an hour.

How Long Will it Keep?

As long as you store it in the refrigerator, it should last the whole season. We just finished the first batch of the season so I made more. We like to take a spoonful daily to boost our immune systems and make sure we don’t get sick. I even give it to my 14 month old!

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Conclusion

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