This Reader Made Her Own Elderberry Syrup & Saved Over $120!

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   karramelkiss December 16, 2022 at 1:04 pm MST

   So she just mixed all the ingredients together? How much is measured for each batch?

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  Claudette (Hip Sidekick) December 16, 2022 at 1:17 pm MST

  Hello there! The recipe that this reader is using is not available to us. We just wanted to share how she managed to save over $120. Hope that’s helpful.🥰

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  Beth December 16, 2022 at 1:51 pm MST

  There are lots of recipes for making elderberry syrup online if you search it. I’ve tried a couple different recipes and they’ve all seemed effective. We grow our own elderberry so I’m using fresh, not dried, which affects the amount used but I was able to find a conversion chart online to see how much fresh to use. I’ve tried varieties that add the spices mentioned above and also ones that haven’t used any honey. The spices and honey are more to make it taste good (I know that they are supposed to be good for you too) but elderberry by itself isn’t very tasty. Pretty much you’ll boil the elderberry and spices in some water and let it simmer, then squeeze the juices out of the berries then dispose of the squeezed berries. Then add honey. If you’re using raw honey you’ll want to wait til it cools so as not to kill the good properties of the honey. Although I found the honey incorporated much better while the syrup was warm.

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  karramelkiss December 19, 2022 at 2:57 am MST

  Thanks so much. I appreciate the explanation.

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   Shari December 16, 2022 at 1:04 pm MST

   Be sure to use local honey to get the most benefits you want the flora from your area

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  Claudette (Hip Sidekick) December 16, 2022 at 1:19 pm MST

  Thanks for mentioning that, Shari!!❤️🐝

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  Beth December 16, 2022 at 1:46 pm MST

  The only problem I’ve found with that is to get the honey to incorporate fully I’ve had to add it while the elderberry syrup was still warm and I know if honey is heated too much it kills some of the good properties. I would almost rather use the big jug of Costco honey for the syrup and just take a teaspoon of local honey per day as well.

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  Claudette (Hip Sidekick) December 16, 2022 at 1:54 pm MST

  Thanks so much for sharing, Beth! It’s good to know what has worked best for you. 🥰

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   Mrsj6901 December 16, 2022 at 1:24 pm MST

   Why did I never think of this?!?! Thank you guys for posting!

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  Claudette (Hip Sidekick) December 16, 2022 at 1:28 pm MST

  You’re so welonlinee!💗

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   petra December 16, 2022 at 1:34 pm MST

   I always bought elderberry – our pediatrician reonlinemends it. This year I decided to try making it and I cant believe how easy it is!! And so much cheaper. Like another reader says – make sure to use local honey. This is the recipe I use:
   https://happyhealthymama.online/homemade-elderberry-syrup-recipe.html

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  Claudette (Hip Sidekick) December 16, 2022 at 1:51 pm MST

  Thanks for sharing, Petra!!❤️

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   Jeremiah2911 December 16, 2022 at 1:42 pm MST

   Farmer & Holistic Mama here☺️
   Like stated above, you’ll absolutely want to use local honey for the best benefits, and I’d reonlinemend purchasing Elderberry from a more trustworthy source than Amazon: a local farmer you trust the growing practices of, Frontier Co-Op or Mountain Rose Herbs.

   Here’s a super simple recipe with directions from Mountain Rose: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.online/elderberry-syrup-recipe

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  Claudette (Hip Sidekick) December 16, 2022 at 1:55 pm MST

  We sure appreciate you sharing this feedback.😊💕

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   markiesluv December 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm MST

   Love this!!

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  Claudette (Hip Sidekick) December 16, 2022 at 2:28 pm MST

  Yay! We do, too!💖🥰

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   MrsG December 16, 2022 at 7:12 pm MST

   Don’t do elderberry if you have autoimmune. ❤️

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   Kelly T December 17, 2022 at 2:08 pm MST

   Please do not use the cinnamon in the picture. This is a low quality cassia cinnamon blend and can prove harmful when consumed in the higher dosage like in Elderberry Syrup. It also contains other fillers and barks. Please purchase a quality organic Ceylon Cinnamon for your Elderberry Syrup and enjoy the added health benefits. Also, you should be using whole cloves and ginger root, not powders. – From someone who makes this stuff by the gallon.

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  karramelkiss December 19, 2022 at 3:08 am MST

  Kelly, I’m interested in more information. Please email [email protected]. Thanks.

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