Elderberry Syrup is one of the most powerful natural remedies for common illnesses like colds and flu. And it is easy to make either in your Instant Pot or on the stovetop!
Course Instant Pot Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 1quart
Author Robin Donovan
Ingredients
2cupsdried elderberries
1cinnamon stickoptional
2 to 3star anise podsoptionals
3strips orange zestoptional
5cupswater
1/3 to 2/3cupshoney or sugarto taste
Instructions
Put the dried berries, water, and any flavoring ingredients you are using (cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, orange zest, etc.) in the Instant Pot or in a stockpot. Add the water.
For Instant Pot, cover and seal the pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Release quick release the pressure.
If cooking on the stovetop, bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Strain the solids out of the liquid using a fine-meshed sieve, pressing down on them to release as much liquid as possible.
Return the liquid to the Instant Pot or stockpot and simmer on low heat for another 5 to 10 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
Remove form the heat and stir in the honey or sugar.
Pour into glass jars or bottles and store let cool to room temperature.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Notes
If you are using fresh elderberries, use 4 cups of berries.