Authentic dried Elderberries product, not the finished syrup.

Ingredients

• ½ cup food-grade dried elderberries (Sambucus nigra)
• 1 tablespoon dried Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)
• 1 Ceylon Cinnamon Stick (Cinnamomum verum)
• 3 cups water
• ½–1 cup honey, to taste

How to prepare

1. Confirm that the elderberries are properly identified food-grade berries without leaves, stems or unripe fruit.
2. Combine elderberries, dried ginger, cinnamon and water in a saucepan.
3. Bring to a full boil and boil for at least 10 minutes, then gently simmer until the elderberries are thoroughly cooked, approximately 30–40 minutes in total.
4. Strain carefully, removing all berry solids, ginger and cinnamon.
5. Cool the strained liquid until lukewarm, stir in the honey and transfer to a clean food-safe jar.
6. Refrigerate promptly and enjoy only as a culinary syrup.

Kitchen notes — refrigerated syrup only

Never eat raw or undercooked elderberries, unripe berries, leaves or stems. Thoroughly cook the food-grade berries as directed, and discard all solids. Honey must not be given to infants under 12 months. This recipe is not tested for microbiological stability, safe storage duration, acidity, water activity or canning. Keep refrigerated, use promptly and do not assume a verified shelf life or shelf stability. Seek professional guidance when pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing relevant health conditions. No therapeutic claims are made.