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Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup

This is a very simple elderberry syrup your kids are sure to love. It can be made in the instant pot in under 30 minutes for a fraction of the cost compared to store-bought elderberry syrup.
Cook Time15 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Elderberry
Servings: 192 servings
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Small Sauce Pan
  • Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dried Elderberries
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cm cube fresh ginger (Size of a sugar cube)
  • 4 lemons
  • 1/2 cup honey (local is best)
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Combine 1 cup dried elderberries, 3 cups of water, and fresh ginger in instant pot. Cook on high pressure 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, zest the peel of 4 lemons into a small sauce pan.
  • Boil 1 cup of water and lemon zest for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of sugar. Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Juice the 4 lemons and set aside.
  • When elderberries have cooked for 7 minutes, do quick release. Let elderberry juice cool for 15 minutes, then add 1/2 cup honey.
  • Strain the elderberry mixture into a bowl or large mixing cup. (Hint- use a container that is easy to pour from). Be sure to mash the berries with a wooden spoon in the strainer to release all the juice. Discard berries.
  • Strain the lemon peel syrup.
  • Combine elderberry juice, lemon juice, and lemon syrup. Mix well.
  • Store in glass mason jars in refrigerator.