How to Make Your Elderberry Syrup with Our Elderberry Kits

How to Make Your Elderberry Syrup with Our Elderberry Kits

How to Make Your Elderberry Syrup with Our Elderberry Kits

If you’ve grabbed one of our Elderberry Kits from The Tallow Spot, you’re in for a treat! 🍯✨ Elderberry syrup is a delicious, natural way to support your family’s wellness through the seasons. Our kits make it simple you just add water and honey (or your preferred sweetener), simmer, strain, and enjoy!

Here’s a step-by-step guide so you can make your syrup at home:
You can also watch our tutorial on Facebook or Instagram. 

What’s in Your Elderberry Kit

Each kit comes with:

  • Organic dried elderberries
  • A warm blend of spices (like organic cinnamon, organic cloves, and organic ginger)
  • A brew bag to keep things mess-free 🙌
  • Instructions for easy prep

You’ll just need:

  • 4.5 cups of water 
  • 1 cup of raw honey (or maple syrup for babies under 1 year)

  • A saucepan, strainer (optional), spatula and jar

How to Make Your Syrup

  1. Prep with Your Brew Bag

    • Place all the elderberries and spices into the included brew bag.

    • This keeps everything contained while it simmers, no messy straining later!

  2. Simmer the Berries & Spices

    • Add the brew bag to your saucepan.
    • Pour in 4.5 cups of water.

    • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by nearly half.

  3. Remove the Brew Bag

    • Carefully lift out the bag, pressing it with a spoon to release all the good stuff.

    • No strainer required (but I personally use this to make things a little easier) your syrup is already smooth and ready for honey!

  4. Sweeten

    • Let the liquid cool until it's just warm (not hot!).

    • Stir in 1 cup of raw honey until well combined.

  5. Store

    • Pour into a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate. 

    • Your syrup will last up to 3 months in the fridge.  

  6. How to Use Your Elderberry Syrup
  • Adults: 1 tablespoon daily
  • Kids: 1 teaspoon daily
  • At the first sign of seasonal sniffles, you can take the same amount every 2–3 hours until you’re feeling better.


Tips for Success

✨ Shake before each use (honey likes to settle at the bottom).
✨ You can freeze extra syrup in ice cube trays for longer storage.
✨ Try adding a spoonful to sparkling water or tea for a tasty immune-boosting drink!

Our Elderberry Kits with the included brew bag were designed to make staying well simple, natural, and family-friendly.

💜 From our kitchen to yours, happy simmering! 

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