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What Does Elderberry Taste Like?

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It may not be as common as other berries, and you may not have heard of it before. What is elderberry, and what does elderberry taste like? Here is a simple elderberry syrup recipe.
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Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 1140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh elderberries  or frozen
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • pinch cloves
  • 3 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Boil your elderberries, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger in a saucepan. 
  • Once it boils, remove the cover and let it simmer for up to 45 minutes or until you reduce the liquid by almost half. 
  • Remove it from the heat and let it cool. 
  • Mash the elderberries using a flat utensil or spoon, then pour it through a cheesecloth or strainer into a bowl or glass jar. Discard the mushed-up elderberries afterward. 
  • Once your mixture has cooled, add your cup of honey and mix it well. You now have your homemade elderberry syrup! 

Nutrition

Calories: 1140kcalCarbohydrates: 307gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 58mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 11gSugar: 278gVitamin A: 873IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 4mg
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