Pressure Cooker Elderberry Syrup
Servings 1 quart
Be better prepared to fight cold and flu season with this easy and more affordable version of Elderberry Syrup!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
- 1 inch of fresh ginger peeled (optional)
- 5 cloves optional
- 1 vanilla bean split (optional)
- ¾-1 cup honey preferably raw honey
Instructions
- Add elderberries, water, and other desired optional ingredients to the pressure cooker pot and stir. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a natural release.
- Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the pot’s contents into the strainer. Press on the elderberries to remove all of the juice. Discard the elderberries.
- Allow the juice to cool completely then whisk in ¾ cup honey. Add more honey to taste. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in mason jars with a pourable lid. Can also be frozen if longer storage is needed.
Notes
For adults, take 1-2 tablespoons each day and for children older than 1, take 1-2 teaspoons each day. Increase to 3-4 times per day if illness occurs. Do not give to children less than 1 year of age.