Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup
Forget buying elderberry syrup in the health food store. You can make your own Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup with just a few ingredients and save money too. I’ll share my simple elderberry syrup recipe with you.>
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One of the best things I’ve done for my family for years is use elderberry syrup anytime we’re feeling a bit off. But here’s the thing… if you’ve ever bought elderberry syrup in the health food store you’ll be paying $20 or more per bottle that’s usually just about 8 oz. Or if you’ve made your own elderberry syrup, it can take a long time in a slow cooker or stovetop.
>That’s why I wanted to find a way to make elderberry syrup in my favorite kitchen appliance… the Instant Pot. >
Ready for the Gluten-Free Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup recipe? It’s so easy to make. You’ll be done from start to finish in about 20 minutes.>
Benefits of Elderberry Syrup
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Known as sambucus nigra, elderberries are native to North America and have been used by Native Americans for hundreds years for medicinal purposes.>
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Elderberries are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants. In recent years, there have been many studies that have shown elderberry extract can help to reduce cold duration and reduce the severity of flu and flu like symptoms (like fever, muscle aches, coughs, nasal congestion, and headaches).>
Why Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup
How Much to Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup>
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
This recipe is a combination of dried elderberries, raw honey and water. Just three simple ingredients. It’s so easy to make and it’ll be ready in less than 20 minutes.>
Don’t use raw elderberries – they need to be dried out to remove the seeds, leaves, and bark. You just want the berries themselves>
Optional: You can add wolfberries (goji berries), orange juice, and a cinnamon stick for added flavor and benefits. >
About the Ingredients
- Filtered water – you can opt for distilled, purified, or spring water
- Dried elderberries – – the star of this recipe that may help to reduce cold duration and reduce the severity of flu and flu like symptoms
- Dried wolfberries (goji berries) – this is optional to add, but goji berries are high in vitamin A and vitamin C as well as antioxidants that may help to support a healthy immune system
- Raw honey – the natural sweetener in this recipe (you can substitute with maple syrup or organic sugar)
- Orange juice and zest – (optional) this gives the elderberry syrup a slight citrus flavor
- Cinnamon stick – (optional) this gives the syrup a bit of spice
Directions
See the full recipe card below with measurements and detailed instructions.>
- Add all ingredients except honey to the Instant Pot and set for manual / pressure cooking on high for 10 minutes.Â
- Do a quick release. Strain the syrup into a large bowl to remove the berries.
- Add raw honey, and mix well. Pour into glass Mason jars.Â
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Enjoy 1-2 tbsp each day for a healthy immune system.
How to Use Elderberry Syrup
You can store this homemade elderberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. If you’re taking a spoonful or two each day you’ll easily consume it within a month. Make double the batch as needed. >
You can take 1 tbsp up to 4 times a day. >
Another great recipe is to make these Elderberry Gummies. It’s a great option if you’ve got kids who don’t want to take elderberry syrup.>
After you’ve added the honey and essential oils, just divide the syrup into glass containers like Mason jars and store in the refrigerator for up to two months. I find this batch lasts about a month, so if you have more people in your family or want it to last a little longer you can easily double the batch.>
After you’ve added the honey and essential oils, just divide the syrup into glass containers like Mason jars and store in the refrigerator for up to two months. I find this batch lasts about a month, so if you have more people in your family or want it to last a little longer you can easily double the batch.>
Tips to Make Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup
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Save the berry pulp to use in my smoothies to add an extra boost of antioxidant power… and it’s really tasty too.>
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More Cold and Flu Remedies You Might Like
- Homemade Electrolyte Drink for Colds and Flu
- Homemade Electrolyte Popsicles (Better than Pedialyte)
- Cold-buster Elderberry Gummy Snacks
- Immune-Boosting Turmeric Latte Recipe (Golden Milk Drink)
- Honey Lemon Ginger Elixir – Natural Cold Remedy
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Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup
Ingredients
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 1 cup dried wolfberries
- 1 cup raw honey
- 1 orange use the zest and juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Optional
- 3 drops lemon essential oil
- 3 drops Thieves essential oil blend
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except honey and essential oils to the Instant Pot and set for manual / pressure cooking on high for 10 minutes.
- Do a quick release. Strain the syrup into a large bowl to remove the berries.
- Add raw honey and essential oils, and mix well. Pour into glass Mason jars.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Enjoy 1-2 tbsp each day for a healthy immune system.
Nutrition
References: Health Benefits of Elderberries, Medical News Daily>
Photo credit: Bigstockphotos.com / Supplyphotos>
Love using elderberry syrup in my cocktails! Such an easy recipe.