Jump to:What is Elderberry Syrup?Elderberry Syrup BenefitsWhy make your own Elderberry Syrup?Ingredients to make the Best Homemade Elderberry SyrupHow to store this Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup?How long does this Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup last?What is the consistency of this Elderberry Syrup?How much Elderberry syrup to take?Homemade Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup Recipe
What is Elderberry Syrup?
Elderberry Syrup is a medicinal decoction made from Sambucus nigra commonly known as elderberries and herbs. The ancient Greeks and Egyptians considered the Elderberry plant as a medicinal chest, because of the wide array of health concerns it seemed to cure. This natural remedy goes way back, and no wonder it is considered as one of the top antiviral remedies. It’s our go-to home remedy to build immunity and fight the common cold and flu symptoms. I like it as a juice syrup, Dr.Mystery likes it in his tea while Little A likes his homemade elderberry gummies.
Elderberry Syrup Benefits
What is elderberry syrup used for? Elderberry Syrup provides the health benefits of the elder plant include naturally improving sinus issues, nerve pain, inflammation, chronic fatigue, allergies, constipation and even cancer. When used within the first 48 hours of onset of symptoms, the extract may even help relieve and shorten the duration of cold and flu symptoms as well.
Provides cold and flu relief Reduces sinus infection symptoms Lowers blood sugar Acts as a natural diuretic Eases allergy symptoms
Why make your own Elderberry Syrup?
Ingredients to make the Best Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Here is just a gist of the ingredients you need for the elderberry syrup recipe. You can find the measurements of the ingredients and the complete recipe in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Here is just a gist of the steps involved in the recipe.You can find the detailed recipe along with the ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
How to store this Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup?
I typically pour the syrup into two 16 oz. mason jars. I refrigerate one while I freeze the other jar. When the first one if over, I thaw the frozen elderberry syrup in the refrigerator overnight and it’s ready to be consumed. If you are an expert at canning, you can also can this recipe.
How long does this Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup last?
Honestly mine lasts for upto 2 weeks in the fridge before I thaw the frozen batch. However if you are canning it, it can last you for a few months.
What is the consistency of this Elderberry Syrup?
This Elderberry syrup is more like a juice syrup when compared to the store bought thickened-with-sugar syrup. This syrup does not have enough sugar to thicken the syrup as it is all natural.
How much Elderberry syrup to take?
Adults : Take 1 teaspoon daily to prevent illness; or if the flu does strike, take 1 teaspoon every 2 to 3 hours, instead of once a day, until symptoms disappear. Kids : Reduce the dose by half. More Immune boosting recipes Elderberry gummies Golden milk Panjiri
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365 Everyday Value Organic Grade A Maple Syrup Amber Color, 32 Ounce Simply Organic Whole Cloves, 2.05 Ounce McCormick Cinnamon Sticks, 8 oz Frontier Co-op Elderberries, European Whole, Kosher, Non-irradiated | 1 lb. Bulk Bag | Sustainably Grown | Sambucus nigra L. Mealthy MultiPot 9-in-1 Programmable Slow and Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt 10-in-1 Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer
