Elderberry Syrup

Local Gardener Madelyn Kenny returns to show us how to make Elderberry Syrup. Elderberries can help maintain the normal, healthy functioning of our immune system. This makes elderberry an excellent plant ally to promote resilience during times when our body's systems are particularly stressed (the winter holidays come to mind!).

So why syrup? There are a couple of reasons that these berries, which can be prepared in many ways, are often enjoyed in syrup form. One reason is practicality. Most traditional elderberry syrups are made with a good portion of raw honey, and the sugar content (combined with honey’s legendary shelf life) acts as a natural preservative for your beneficial berries.