How to Make Elderberry Syrup: A Delicious and Natural Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe

In this video I show the steps and recipe I used to make a nice bottle of homemade, homegrown elderberry syrup.
Thanks to my daughter, Misaki for helping with the filming.
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[@ednajaquelina9044]

Please list here all ingredientes Thanks from Brasil 🇧🇷

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

Check out the blog post on my website, where I list the recipe right after the video: tranquilurbanhomestead.com/elderberry-syrup/

[@reneehill12]

Thank you so much for this video I made some today and used your video.

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

Glad to hear the video was helpful. Enjoy the syrup! 😊

[@AchillesDrone]

Any dosing recommendations? Thanks for the video!

[@mirian593]

Thank you ❤

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

You’re welcome! Are you planning on making your own elderberry syrup?

[@mirian593]

@@HealthyFreshHomegrown yes, I made it last week and also elderberries cordial. It is delicious ♥️

[@tombragg7541]

If you from UK get it picked and done now this month

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

Here on the west coast of Canada where we have similar weather I started picking mine a week ago. Pick them when they turn dark but don’t wait too long otherwise they will drop off.

[@tombragg7541]

@@HealthyFreshHomegrown thanks for video and tips do yous get hazle nuts in Canada

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

@tombragg7541 yes we do. I do want to plant one as they are one of the smaller nut trees. I have a seedling that I’ve been growing in a pot so we’ll see how that goes.

[@tombragg7541]

@@HealthyFreshHomegrown that sounds interesting how long until they produce nuts from seed grown?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

@tombragg7541 as with most fruit and nut trees it can take several years to start beating fruit or nuts. Hazelnut trees typically take at least four years. So time to plant one now. 😊

[@Naturestrace]

Is it always a 2:1 ratio of water and berries? :)

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

That is the recommended ratio. However I might experiment this year with using a bit less water so that the syrup is a bit thicker. I found mine to be a bit thin. You could start with a bit less water and always add some if you find the syrup too thick as you're cooking it.

[@sandramoreno731]

Where did you buy your cloth bag with the side handle hooks on ur pan plz?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

See the link in the description - not the same one but one very similar. These are often used for making jelly.

[@marymiller4155]

How long will this stay fresh ? Any way to make as a tincture to last more long term?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

If you want it to last for months then you’ll likely need to prepare it with alcohol. I provided a link to info on how to do that in a reply to a previous comment here.

[@oeckstei]

Can you freeze it and defrost when needed instead of using alcohol ?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

I’m sure that could work.

[@raslion8745]

What does 1 part honey equal out too in measurements thank u

[@raslion8745]

Never mind it’s just means to ur liking

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

Yes, you can adjust it as needed. Just keep in mind that the honey helps to preserve the syrup so it keeps longer.

[@wimittenmaker1804]

Thank you great video 😊 If you put in alcohol will it last indefinitely? Thank you

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

Thanks for the feedback! 😊 yes you can add alcohol for a more shelf-stable syrup. Best article I’ve found on this is practicalselfreliance.com/elderberry-syrup/

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

If you were to sell this, what would the price be?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

Not sure. It would depend on where you're selling it and what you're bottling it in and such. There is quite a bit of labour involved, so depends what value you put on your time making it.

[@jessr1766]

Do you think simmering for 1 hour is enough?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

You could try. Maybe as I replied to a previous commenter reduce the water by a bit to get a thicker syrup sooner so that you can reduce the cooking time. But good things do take time. 😊

[@jessr1766]

@@HealthyFreshHomegrown oh I see. thank you :)

[@mlbrown1068]

Can you not just juice them in a juicer and then do the rest?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

You could. However there is benefit to cooking them with the skins, which you wouldn't get if you use a juicer.

[@monicadeschon8669]

One part equals what?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

One part can be one cup or two cups - doesn't matter. As long as you keep the ratios the same.

[@hatruong5219]

Great video. Terrible music.

[@AM-mg7gj]

How long does it last?

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

If you leave it in the fridge it should last several months.

[@brad144k]

​@@HealthyFreshHomegrownCan you still use it if it fermented? I want to make my sea moss gel with it but idk if it matters if it fermented a little.

[@HealthyFreshHomegrown]

Not sure, you could try it, seeing as sea moss gel looks like something you don't eat (I hope that's correct as I'm not familiar with it). Looks like fermented elderberry syrup is a thing, so I'll have to look into that a bit more and perhaps try it this fall.