How to Make Homemade Elderberry Syrup (our SECRET weapon on the homestead)

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Melissa K. Norris - Modern Homesteading

4 жыл бұрын

Learn how to make homemade elderberry syrup, which is our secret weapon for staying well on the homestead! Never miss a video or resource! Sign up to my email list here with the Fall Magazine (free) melissaknorris.com/pioneering... Click "SHOW MORE"
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This homemade elderberry syrup recipe is super easy and uses dried elderberries for a fast but simple and effective natural remedy. I share scientific sources for using elderberry for cold and flu and my favorite additions to up the fighting power and yum factor, as well as storage life.
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Don't have your own elderberries to harvest yet, then get organic dried elderberries from my friend and affiliate CeAnne from Farmhouse Teas here melissaknorris.com/elderberry
Want the convenience of elderberries and echinacea with other immune boosting herbs in a convenient elderberry syrup kit, just click here and choose the kit option melissaknorris.com/elderberry
Want to grow your own elderberries, I've got you covered in this video here How to Grow Your Own Medicine : Elderberry Plants • Growing Elderberries |...
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@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

Have you made or used elderberry syrup before? What are some of your favorite ways to use it or things to add in to the base recipe? Don't forget you can get organic dried elderberries from my friend and affiliate CeAnne from Farmhouse Teas here melissaknorris.com/elderberry

@tilmonhensley443 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry Girl, never knew u could till tonight, thats why i enjoy your videos so much,

@dadawesome784 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa, how many plants do you need to grow to gather enough elderberries to make syrup? And do you grow Sambuccus nigra or Sambuccis canadensis?

@blindvegan Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t imagine life without elderberries my elderberry syrup has been in my family for generations, I make it every year for myself my family and my clients

@kimbaker7354 Жыл бұрын

@@dadawesome784 I have a black lace( it states it is self fertile or what ever. It is not. ) and I need to buy a Black Beauty to get berries. I had bought a lemony lace thinking that would do the trick , but this plant requires one that is specific, so be forewarned.

@heathermoore2152 4 жыл бұрын

I saved my solids and placed in ice cube trays...after frozen, pop into freezer bags. Use for teas, there is still alot of flavor left in the berries!

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip Heather!

@jennygalvin7867 2 жыл бұрын

Dang it I just threw mine out a few minutes ago. 😪 Gonna definitely do this next time❤

@pamb4105 10 ай бұрын

Noooo! The seeds have arsenic!

@BRANDYHAMILTONS 5 ай бұрын

@pamb4105 if Heather is using it for tea then she'll likely be straining it out... but I have been drinking tea without fully straining it for years now and I am very healthy and no type of poison issue... sometimes the fda will tell us things are bad that are very good for us... like apple seeds and apricot seeds... apricot seeds cure cancer I know of many people who have used it

@Stormyweld05 4 ай бұрын

@@pamb4105 Chill out! They said they're using it as a tea, not eating the seeds for dessert. 😂 And it's (trace amounts of) *cyanide* in the *raw* berries, as well as the bark and leaves. Not arsenic.

@Mrs.Patriot 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it's ok to post this. For those who are able to and don't have objections, a pantry shelf stable adult version can be made in larger batches by infusing vodka or rum with the berries for 6 - 8 weeks. Very simply, fill a quart jar 1/3 full with berries and cover with preferred spirit. Toss in a few dried juniper berries, or a spice bag, etc. Cap and put in a dark place. Invert daily or a few times a week. Strain, pressing berries to extract juice, return to jar or other lidded vessel, sweeten if desired, and store in a dark place. Adult dosage is 1 tbls daily during flu season as a preventive. Temporarily increase to two tbls if you suspect you're exposed. I can vouch for the effectiveness. To your good health!

@CassieDavis613 4 жыл бұрын

elderberries -- good. Spirits -- good.

@lindagraves3250 2 жыл бұрын

I use brandy. Tastes better. When I strain out the berries at least 2 months later, I then simmer the berries, press thru a fine mesh & mix 1 cup of the brandy tincture with 1/4 cup simmered juice, spices & 1/2 cup raw honey. The rest of the juice goes in the freezer. For later use. My Foraging Instructor tells me that the tincture & simmering pulls out different constituents from the berries.

@pamelaremme38 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that is called a tincture.

@amandahartung6287 Жыл бұрын

Do the berries need to be cooked?

@Mrs.Patriot Жыл бұрын

@@amandahartung6287 No need to cook the berries. Nothing harmful can live in the vodka, and nutrients like Vit C will not be destroyed by the heat.

@jameswaller5568 Жыл бұрын

It makes fantastic wine and is shelf-stable for as long as it takes your neighbors to find out

@deborahjennings8328 3 жыл бұрын

Meslissa I have used Elderberry syrup for a cough from allergies. It was store bought though. Now, I know how to make it. Thank you so much for this video. You are one smart young lady!

@larahenson2117 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to make my own!

@FarmhouseTeas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! You do such a good job explaining!! 💞💞💞🤗

@fuddthedestroyer4454 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your video came just in the nick of time. I will be sharing it with my dear friend who will most definitely benefit from your demo and helpful information!

@jnlong1 4 жыл бұрын

Would love a tutorial on fire cider! :D

@jameswaller5568 Жыл бұрын

I gather the super dark clusters when the berries are beginning to fall off. Spread them out on a large piece of cardboard for an hour and most of the bugs will bail out. Then I bag them up and chuck them in my deep freezer until I have about 5 gallons of clusters. Now take that large piece of cardboard and fold it 90° lengthwise to make a sort of trough. Elevate one end and put the low end in the top of a 5-gallon five gallon bucket. Now, slowly rub the frozen clusters between your hands and the individual berries will immedeatly break loose and roll down into the bucket, leaving the stems and debris behind, stuck to the cardboard. Also it is easier to extract the juice When the berries thaw as they are split open and softer. I actually learned this trick with an old patio door screen

@4waystoyummy 4 жыл бұрын

I made it this year...delicious too!

@marylafrance9547 2 жыл бұрын

The elderberry plants are really beautiful too.

@tilmonhensley443 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, I am so proud of you, and the wisdom u use in your videos. Makes me so glad you are on You Tube, Thanks so much. God Bless you and your family

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tilmon and His blessings right back at you. I can't wait to hear what you think after you make your first batch!

@tilmonhensley443 4 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris AHwould you settle for sugar syrup,? Made that when i lived back in the boonies

@raimenedd969 2 жыл бұрын

This was a master class. It wad so appreciated. Thamks much!

@AndreasCreations 4 жыл бұрын

love making elderberry syrup every year. tasty medicine as well as pancake topper :-)

@bjrudder8538 Жыл бұрын

I really love watching your videos and I have 2 of your books. Thank you for sharing with us.

@gumdropgardens 2 жыл бұрын

My oldest kid has a clotting disorder, too, so thank you for mentioning the ginger being possibly problematic!

@KelceyG2019 9 ай бұрын

A lot of good info! Thanks

@Garythedog3 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

@gtiernan1 Жыл бұрын

Good tips... I do make large batches from my own elderberry plants - and I just freeze it.

@haroldkinnionkinnion3305 4 жыл бұрын

Good job little sister keep going

@c.c.hickenbotam4551 2 жыл бұрын

Great information thanks

@carolhamilton5164 4 жыл бұрын

I made tincture two pints w/fresh elderberries and have some 2oz dropper bottles to my step daughters. Haven’t bottled the last pint yet should be strong going on three months and I also added sage, thyme, rosemary and ginger.

@yolanda785 3 ай бұрын

What is. Considered a dose and how often to take while sick?

@detradowling9852 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this!!! My daughter has an undiagnosed illness this year and she can’t afford to be sick! Hoping we find out what it is soon but doing this for the entire family in the meantime. Thanks for the video and info on where to get the elderberries!!!!

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome hope you guys find some answers!

@user-lz2bn6eo1j 2 жыл бұрын

Where I live they are common on the roadside.

@acla9473 3 жыл бұрын

What would the dosage be for adults and what would the dosage be for kids? I need the dosage as a maintenance (if you suggest that) and the dosage when sick. Thanks!

@dadawesome784 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa, how many plants do you need to grow to gather enough elderberries to make syrup? And do you grow Sambuccus nigra or Sambuccis canadensis?

@paulpeter2869 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I was wondering its safe for pregnant women and infants over 6 months old? If not, what are some safe ones to use. Thank you! .

@Itsluforyou 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video ! One question though. How much alcohol do I use and what kind to keep out of the fridge

@schurr64 3 жыл бұрын

I love the videos but I wish there was a written recipe for the elderberry syrup because it would make it a lot easier.

@knothead35 6 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@chiledoug 3 жыл бұрын

I have some dried elderberries some where around here

@nmatus27 Жыл бұрын

How much to give to a person? And would you consume it daily? Or weekly? Love your channel!!!

@carolsanborn5332 Жыл бұрын

QUESTION: Since the honey +vinegar best properties would be destroyed by heating, why doesn't it also destroy the good part of the elderberry properties?

@onexpressocafe1821 2 жыл бұрын

Melissa thank you for sharing your knowledge. May I ask where I could purchase those measuring cups at? Thank you.

@cobaltblue8363 9 ай бұрын

Walmart, Amazon all major grocery stores have these measuring cups

@seroweassociatesllc 5 ай бұрын

Can you dry the leaves to use later on?

@dawnsmith5406 2 жыл бұрын

YES LOVE IT STAPLE in my house

@claudiaHernandez-wy1bm 2 жыл бұрын

If we want to turn it into gummies, how much gelatin do we add?

@dianneirinaga8995 2 жыл бұрын

We steamed our elderberries and Im wondering if the recipe would be the same?

@chrisolson7794 Жыл бұрын

I would love to know how to make you're and syrups!

@mmahoney2088 3 жыл бұрын

We use the bluish elderberries grown wild around here -- Idaho... Haven't died yet.

@despicabledavidshort3806 2 жыл бұрын

hmmm, wonder if that could be frozen in small.ice cube trays

@mramirez5239 2 жыл бұрын

Is this from the ragweed family? My friend had bad sinuses taking elderberry.

@reneebrown2968 2 жыл бұрын

Mine fruited the first year. Then blew up with berries after that. Luckily they are a wild here and everywhere. OMG. They are everywhere. I planted 5 and the birds have planted a couple more for me.

@despicabledavidshort3806 2 жыл бұрын

same, I didn't know what it was at 1st but fortunately didn't cut it down. now the 1st one is huge and I have 4 more in my yard that are very large. last year I started about 20 plants

@reneebrown2968 2 жыл бұрын

@@despicabledavidshort3806 if you are wanting to be able to access the fruit cut them down to about a foot tall in the winter. You can use the sticks to start more by cutting 12-18" pieces in the ground

@hopehomemade-jenwilson6979 4 жыл бұрын

How much do you suggest taking if taking on a daily basis and how much do you take if you have a cold?

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

Usually 1 Tablespoon daily and when you're feeling symptoms registered herbalist Rosalee De La Foret recommends a Tablespoon up to once an hour.

@topproconstruction6638 3 жыл бұрын

Hi any book for natural remedies that you recommend

@andreacremeans1055 3 жыл бұрын

Rosemary Gladstar has some good books. She is a really well known herbalist. I think she has some beginner books.

@robinthac440 3 жыл бұрын

If I'm cooking down fresh elderberries, is it ok to have the little green stems attached? I strained my juice twice.

@MelissaKNorris 3 жыл бұрын

One of my herbal books uses leaves and bark for a tincture but says may cause stomach upset and too lower dose if that happens so I would think that would transfer to the syrup.

@melinasunshine8834 Жыл бұрын

If you make a tincture with the raw berries, how does that go when you are meant to cook them to get rid of the toxins?

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't tincture raw berries

@robinthac440 3 жыл бұрын

I have read on a canning fb page that it's possible to pressure can elderberry syrup as long as you have not added the honey. Then it doesn't have to be refrigerated. Add honey as you open a jar and then refrigerate. I have not tried this. What do you think about this?

@MelissaKNorris 3 жыл бұрын

There is no tested time for this that I've seen so I wouldn't do it, plus I don't know if the higher heat would have a negative effect on the medicinal properties. I'd rather go with this method and know it's safe

@stephaniejackson8555 Жыл бұрын

Is it true that Elderberries are Toxic until they are heated?

@audreywaterman6377 2 жыл бұрын

can you use fresh berries, if so is it the same ratio 1:2? Also, how much of the syrup do you take daily for medicinal use?

@audreywaterman6377 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind I found my questions already answered in the comments. AWESOME!

@stephaniemair6798 4 жыл бұрын

If they are dried organic, can you grow plants from them?

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

You'd need to know at what temp they were dried, if seeds are exposed to heat over 95 degrees F it often times affects their ability to germinate. I haven't tried growing them from seed.

@wanevacook5675 4 жыл бұрын

What cause mold to form in a jar of Elderberry Syrup?

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

Not enough honey or stored too long, the honey and apple cider vinegar help keep mold at bay and storing in the fridge

@catherineduart4326 4 жыл бұрын

I have a thyroid issue. Is this ok to use and if so what else can I add to help my thyroid and boost my immune system?

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a medical professional but I have low thyroid and have been using this for several years. There are lots of herbs that help to boost the immune system I think you'll find this blog post and podcast episode helpful melissaknorris.com/herbal-home-remedies-for-cold-and-flu/

@pamelaremme38 2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris Melissa have you checked on Wi-fi radiation and thyroid? PLEASE research that. Peace

@FieldTrippers 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t adding the mother and honey when it’s still hot kill the good bacteria and antimocrobial properties?

@maryjurisons4648 3 жыл бұрын

Not if you let the juice cool down. From what I have learned, you don’t want the juice hot, but you also don’t want it cold either, as the honey will not dissolve.

@lindabuice1756 9 ай бұрын

Can you take a little elderberry syrup everyday?

@MelissaKNorris 9 ай бұрын

Some people do, I list how I use it in the blog post under dosing

@cathystump1729 4 жыл бұрын

I had read that elderberry might mess with insulin levels. My son-in-law has type 1 diabetes and wanted to know how to improve his immune system. Do you know if there is any reason a diabetic shouldn't take it?

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

It is a berry so any berry does have a certain amount of carbs as well as the honey. I haven't researched to see if elderberry specifically would effect levels more than any other type of berry, they're a tarter berry but it would depend on the amount of carbs and how managed his insulin levels are so you'd definitely want to do more research and have him talk with his dr/pharmacist

@doretheafranklin3080 4 жыл бұрын

Elderberrys fights against diabetes.

@simply7wares606 4 жыл бұрын

Has anyone ever added essential oils like OnGuard to their syrup?

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't add essential oils to this because there's no oil source in this and drinking essentials oils in water based is not advised as it can harm the liver, esophagus and do soft tissue damage.

@veronicaramirez5686 3 жыл бұрын

I drink anywhere from 1-4 drops of essential oils in my water most every day. We mix our essential oils in our honey before adding to the elderberry syrup.

@katsenne 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't boiling it destroy the vitamin C?

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

A small percentage but you're still getting plenty

@donnakennedy7607 4 жыл бұрын

I don't see the link to order the elderberries.

@FarmhouseTeas 4 жыл бұрын

It's located in the show note section by clicking the little arrow under the video title 😀 Cheers!

@debbieb.8708 4 жыл бұрын

click the "show more" below the video

@debbieb.8708 4 жыл бұрын

I have friends in Alaska that ear the red elderberries. They do them just like we do the purple and blue ones. The links you have on here ending with (elderberry) do not work.

@MelissaKNorris 4 жыл бұрын

Hi @Debbie all of my research shows the red berries are toxic but I'm glad they haven't had any ill effects. The links are working when I check them, what happens when you click on it? melissaknorris.com/elderberry

@tinawatrous9295 3 жыл бұрын

can you use fresh elderberries instead of dried for this??

@MelissaKNorris 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just adjust the water (you'd use a bit less if they're fresh)

@madmecyr 9 ай бұрын

Everyone sings the praises of apple cider vinegar, but do other vinegars with the mother have all the same benefits? I've made my own plum vinegar, grape vinegar as well as the apple vinegar and they are all made the same way just different flavors.

@MelissaKNorris 9 ай бұрын

Each fruit has different antioxidants levels of vitamins etc but raw vinegar does have benefits as well. The studies I'm citing from were done with apple cider vinegar.

@Damselfly54315 10 ай бұрын

Why can't you emulsify the berries with the syrup? is there a reason?

@MelissaKNorris 10 ай бұрын

You don't want the seeds

@Damselfly54315 10 ай бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris ok

@Michael-s2p3p 3 жыл бұрын

Hundreds of wild elderberry bushes near me! Dry your own!

@MelissaKNorris 3 жыл бұрын

Not everyone has elderberry bushes near them, that's wonderful for you.

@Michael-s2p3p 2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris Thanks, I got 6 gallons of elderberry juice this year, all fresh fruit from wild plants. I will take cuttings in November from these bushes and spread these beautiful plants all through this area in wet areas, and I’ll plant a few on my lawn. I enjoyed your syrup recipe, adapted to fresh berries. I added no water, steam juiced elderberry syrup only simmered with a little ginger.

@dianebevans6864 5 ай бұрын

I keep hitting your resources, but it doesn’t move down to the information.

@Hudamezaal 2 жыл бұрын

Need less words and useful information

@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 3 жыл бұрын

Can you spell the name of the correct Elderberries to get? The ones you mentioned @6:41? I don't know how to spell it and I am now a bit nervous about trying to forage, and/or grow my own elderberries. LOL! Edit: Only 6 weeks? One video I watched said 6-8 months in the refrigerator. They made syrup that they drink about an ounce of every morning but now I'm confused and paranoid. I don't want to be eating/drinking things that may be bad. Or even making refrigerator stuff that will go bad before I realize it. I know we can't can Elderberry syrup with honey because the heat destroys the medicinal properties of it. So.... now what....? :-( (Also, I have a deep seeded fear of expired food after many experiences with food poisoning.) LOVVVVE your channel so far!!!!

@MelissaKNorris 3 жыл бұрын

Sambucus Nigra 😊