My Favorite ELDERBERRY SYRUP Recipe | And Why You SHOULDN'T Make it in the INSTANT POT
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- I have used this Elderberry Syrup (with astragalus) recipe for YEARS! And let me tell you, it NEVER fails. Ever. In this video I go over the benefits of both herbs, the syrup, the syrup recipe, and why you SHOULDN'T make your Elderberry Syrup in the Instant Pot.
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If you're already sick, be careful with the astragalus as it can hold the virus in your cells, making your recovery time longer. As a preventative though, it's great. I make two syrups; one with astragalus for use as a preventative and one without it, for those who have a cold or flu in progress.
Astralagus can lower cortisol so anyone that doesn't produce cortisol can go into adrenocortical crisis. And this is from experience. There are multiple herbs that lower cortisol so please research all herbal supplements before you take them.
Thanks for sharing
If taken when already sick it can set off an immune system firestorm. Elderberry needs to be taken periodically as a preventative, not when already sick.
@@WhosWhointheZoo123 yes, especially taken at the first sign of illness.
Hey Amy, thanks for all the information, many people here lost the ways of the old days and we all need to get back to them, thanks again
I completely agree with you!!
Been growing and using elderberries since the late 80s! Wonderful jelly, wine, tincture and syrup! Got a 15 foot tree in my yard that I planted myself back in the day! Elderflower fritters are wonderful too!
How cool is that!
That would be so wonderful to have the trees
Wow, will you share your recipes?!!
I wish I have elderberry tree..
If you buy American elderberries (Sambucus Canadensis) you do not need to boil them because they do not have cyanide in them. You can order them freeze dried from River Hills Harvest. By not boiling them the beneficial antioxidants are preserved. Hope this helps.
Amy, I lost your channel somehow, but here you are! We now grow elderberries and are harvesting for syrup for the first time this year. I'm going out today to pick the remaining elder flowers to dehydrate. Last year, commercially available elderberry syrup really helped us a TON, but they are really not great unless you buy it from folks like yourself, private makers. I've never heard of astragalus until now. I do take a lot of herbal supplments and I am finally growing my own (made lemon balm tincture for the first time this year) and will expand the herb garden next year. As a young person of almost 65 with a very strong immune system who never takes vaccines, I am doing more every year to boost mine. I am hypothyroid and even have hopes of getting off those meds eventually (I know, a very tall order they say is impossible). ~Cynthia
Avoiding those needles is very smart. That puts you miles ahead of other 60+ folks, healthwise. Be careful with lemon balm and slow thyroid; some recommend against it. But there are so many wonderful herbs for promoting thyroid healing! I use simple thyme, oatstraw, horsetail, and nettle daily, for instance. It’s an interesting topic so when you have time, consider sitting with a notebook and doing some research on thyroid healing herbs.
Great idea to get of your meds. God bless you and make it easy for you.
Omgoodness I’m so glad you went over that information about the poisoning if don’t boil long enough. I just started making it. I brought it up to a boil then simmered for 30 minutes.
When we were kids, we ate elderberries off the bush everyday as long as they lasted. Our hands were purple until school started and then mom would use a weak clorox solution to bleach our hands! We never got sick from eating them raw, ever!
I Google and it say elderberries are toxic. Now I'm so confused
Same with us as kids. Elderberries here in the US do not have cyanide as do the European ones.
Thank You Amy !!!
When I was a little boy, my
mother, grandmother, and great aunt
would take my siblings and I out
picking Elder berries for some of the
most bad assed elderberry jelly around .
I’m 58 now and most people don’t have a
clue about elderberries and their
benefits !!!
I thank you so much , I just love ❤️ your
videos .
Please keep up the good work,
I’m learning so much from you !!!
I thank you again !!!
My grandmother used to make elderberry jelly back in the 70s ; have it on toast for breakfast to start the day
You are such a blessing!
There are actually two different kinds of medicinal Elderberries. One is European and there is an American Elderberry. Sambucus canadensis (North American Elderberry) and Sambucus nigra (European Elderberry). Tests conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri’s Elderberry Improvement Project also show that canadensis plants have far lower concentrations of cyanogenic glycosides, the compounds in elderberries that give some people stomach trouble. Therefore, they do not have to be cooked At higher temperatures.
Great video! Thanks for sharing 😊
I will start adding astragalus. Good to know!
I just started using Elderberry syrup for the first time about two months ago. With Asthma and Kidney disease it has been a life saver through all thats going on. It has kept me well thus far. I get it from Ashley @ The Farm Life Movement in Virginia. It's expensive but I don't trust myself to try and make it on my own lol.
osha root N lungwort may help as well for asmah added i use nattokinase SEREPEPTASE and breathing nattokinase removes old scar tissue..helps with pulmonary hypertention of the lungs..triggered my asmah to act up...one clove of garlic a day..with the nattokinase ..study herbs for asmah COPD n bronchitis an..its perfect tree are for healing..hope that help divine health to u
I made a double batch last night (your recipe - I have your book) and sipped it in my tea while i watched the video. Thanks!
Hi Amy I really enjoy your channel .Thank you so much may Jehovah blessed you.
Shay from elliot homestead add Do terra vanguard to her syrup. Thanks for the astragulas nugget.
Thank you Amy
Merry Christmas
I started using elderberry syrup a couple years but haven't ventured into making it myself yet. Maybe this should be my holiday break project
It totally should be! It is SO easy.
@@TheFewellHomestead Hi, I know this video was posted a while ago but I have a question I'm hoping you'll see! lol. Can you use the berries more than once? I watched a video recently...where the person used the berries once..strained them and used them again...? Now, I would've thought the essential properties would be stripped after the first infusion.....but maybe I missed some information. lol. I am still learning...and dont want to assume anything! If you see this...Please let me know! Thank you!!! 😁 Also, if I make an extract with alcohol and then add honey to it....will it be shelf stable? Or should it be put the fridge? I thought if I added honey to it ...after the elderberries are done steeping in the alcohol it would help make it taste better but also get the benefits from the honey..?
Amy was not recommending a tincture because of some sources claiming that the elderberries contain cyanide which requires them to be simmered 20 minutes. I researched this to see if this was true and one source said that the cyanide was only contained in the immature (not ripe) berries which could be removed during washing when they floated to the top. I switched to Aronia berries (Black Chokeberries) for my tinctures because they are supposed to contain more vitamin C than elderberry without the cyanide risk. I have made both and both have had no ill effects that I know of and have cleared up my cold symptoms very effectively. As for adding honey to a tincture-? If both are shelf stable (no water), I wouldn’t think that would be a problem but I have never tried it.
Wow- I haven't heard anyone else mention cyanide poising from elderberry tincture- thank you!
I made elderberry syrup a few weeks ago and I don't know what I did but it was bitter and just awful!!! Wandering if it was the cloves?!? I want to try again because I have a huge amount of elderberries in my freezer and need the benefits from it.
I followed the recipe fully...I used dried ginger and the recipe called for 2 cloves.
Then added the raw honey. :(
I will try your recipe and see if it turns out better. ;) Thanks and happy homesteading! ~Shaina~
Awesome Teaching! Question: What type of Brandy for perservation?
Good content lady!
I love that stuff I have it at home.👍💯
Hi Amy. Loving your channel and recipes ! When you make per say x3 the recipe do you also x3 the time of boiling since the amount of water is greater? Or 20-30 minutes even when making bigger amounts?
I would like to know this answer as well.
Hey love! Keep the time you boil the same. It’ll take longer to get to a boil since it’s more ingredients but once it’s boiling, it’ll still only need to be extracted for 20-30
@@Itu.ariana thank you very much!
7:49 for the start of the recipe
I just finished making your Elderberry syrup with Astragalus, following your instructions exactly. My question is regarding the boiling time. I tripled the recipe and as a result I had to boil much longer than thirty minutes to cook it to half the amount. Did I loose much of the medicinal value as a result? I just assumed the larger amount took longer to cook down? What say you?
Love your podcast.
Wonderful topic..can u teach us how to tell which berries are elderberry..in the wild..
Thank u for the recipe im gonna try it if i can gather all the ingredients.
U said to extend the life u can add some brandy to it. I checked out the recipe hoping to see that as a option plus the measurement but i didnt see that. Can u tell me how much brandy to use that would go into this recipe u have listed?
Again thank you so much and i look forward to making.
Thank you
I follow your recipe except I also add rose hips for added immunity boosting. Every little bit helps,right?
Mmmmm yummy
I have a question about the cyanide risk. I made a tincture from a tea blend called Immune Tea. It has Nettle, Alfalfa, Peppermint, Echinacea, and Elderberries. Would it be safe to use since it wasn't heated? I am new to herbalism and still learning. Your book has been a great help! Thanks so much!
I would try it! If you feel some upset stomach afterwards, then I would toss it.
Great, thanks so much!
👏🏼 ❤
So appreciate the video! Would you say in small amounts it's safe for pregnant women?
Is there any problem if you accidentally add honey in the initial boiling process? I wasn’t following my recipe closely and added a little honey before I realized that is for later…?
Hi Amy, I have a question. How much echinacea do I put in the syrup?
Hi! I know this video was posted a while ago but I have a question I'm hoping you'll see! lol. Can you use the berries more than once? I watched a video recently...where the person used the berries once..strained them and used them again...? Now, I would've thought the essential properties would be stripped after the first infusion.....but maybe I missed some information. lol. I am still learning...and dont want to assume anything! If you see this...Please let me know! Thank you!!! 😁 Also, if I make an extract with alcohol and then add honey to it....will it be shelf stable? Or should it be put the fridge? I thought if I added honey to it ...after the elderberries are done steeping in the alcohol it would help make it taste better but also get the benefits from the honey..?
Hm
See I made a batch recently and of course my herb combinations were different than yours but I also took it and put it in straight up lemon juice and I let that sit for a while before I poured my first amount all the kids have been feeling crappy
And they got the cooked version but I didn’t do a high boil at all I did a boil and then I let it cook for probably about 20 minutes and then I saved it out and I pressed it and that was it I added a sweetener and we were done kids got better very quickly
Did anybody catch the measurement for rosehips if you want to add them?
Can the syrup be canned without lessening the good properties. If you make a large batch but dont have enough refrigerator space. Also it would be a good gift that way
I used to make elderberry syrup all the time but stopped for a while and have elderberries and elder flower from years ago. The expiration date was on 2018. Do you think it would be safe to use them? They don't look spoiled and still have a potent smell.
The taste will tell you if it's spoilt or not, I would imagine.
Hi Amy,
Is it possible to add extra honey in place of the sugar?
Did you ever try it,I dont see that she replied?? I was wondering the same thing also, and would think honey to be a great preserver also.
How about fresh elderberries. Same recipe? And my elderberry trees have clusters but the photos I've seen their all Shiney. My berries have a matte blush. Are these the same?
I have made tour syrup for the past two years and my kids hate the smell of astragalus!!! 🤣 I make it anyway....
I have fresh elderberries and would like to make this syrup. What is the ratio?
thank you... not crazy abut the arsenic. you add sugar and honey, is this safe for diabetics?
The only Ginger I have is what I sliced and put in the freezer. Can I use that?
Can I use glycerine to make elderberry tincture and what would be the ratio along with water
Hello I want to make the larger portion how much sugar and honey for that size
How much brandy would you add as a preservative? If you added bandy as a preservative how long do you think it would last?
It would depend on the amount you're making, but you can add UP TO 1/4 cup of brandy per cup of syrup. It can last another two months with it, you'll just need to check it each week.
Would chock cherries have the same result . And can you freeze it
Amy.....I have plain elderberry syrup n didn't add anything else....can I add the astragalus n stuff n build it down that way n still get the same results?
I have an abundance of wild elderberries equivalent? Is it like herbs, 3:1? (Fresh/dried)
How much brandy would you add for preserving
I know this post is old however if you happen to catch this message I was wondering. Do elderberries have a slight sour smell and do they taste very bitter without the honey? I am baffled bc I hear people say how wonderful elderberry tastes and I purchased the exact same brand you mentioned(Frontier) but my smell a tad sour and are SO bitter. I boiled down for the time you said but it went from 4 cups water to 1 cup so I am wondering if I did something wrong bc I only boiled for 19 min but it lost that much liquid. I added some distilled water back in to make 2 cups.
Is cooking the astragalus for 20 minutes long enough to get the good out of it? It's pretty hard and woody. Maybe decoct it a while before adding the elderberries?
What do you think?
I do all of mine for 20-35 minutes and works great.
Elderberry/astragalus. Better as syrup or tincture?
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Is this recipe favorable to can?
Are there any health conditions that people may have that should not take the astragalus? I want to make this for my family but my mother is diabetic and has kidney issues. Would this be safe for her to take? Thank you for the great information.
The only people that should steer clear of Astragalus are people taking immune suppressing drugs, like organ transplant recipients.
@@TheFewellHomestead Thank you for responding to my question. Now I know that I can give this to my mother safely.
@@TheFewellHomestead , Amy I cannot get the Elderberry Syrup recipe link to open up .
Do you sell the elderberry syrup?If so I would love to buy some
I really wanted to buy elderberry and astralagus, where can i buy them?
Do I need to refrigerate it? Or does it stay room temperature?? Thanks for the video
best to refrigerate
Seems I read somewhere that the American elderberry plant doesn't have the issues with cyanide like the European species of elderberry. Is that true?
If I add astragalus to my elderberry syrup, isn’t it too strong for daily use?
can the honey be used to replace the sugar?
I just Google and it say elderberries are toxic. I confused help me please I want to make for my kids this winter
Do u just add the sugar for the preservation effect or for taste also??
I really resist the sugar but i do raw honey.
Mostly as a preservative
I saw a jar labeled Rosehips but it is not in the recipe and I see you added cinnamon but you don't have it in the recipe?
2 questions please ...
1. Are the seeds viable after boiling ?
2. Will agave sweetner work instead of honey ?
Also curious about these 2 things ...
I have one plant Black Lace Elderberry. Is this the same kind? Thanks 🙏
I myself would say no. It is an ornamental tree.
How much water on that bulk batch? We are a family of 6
Is it possible to buy elderberry syrup?
Is this shelf stable or fridge???
How long does it last in fridge
How much brandy would be needed to preserve it? I would hate to throw it out if it wasn’t used.
Another great video! Thank you!
I'd like to know this as well .did you ever find the answer?
Is there a place to buy elderberry syrup that you trust?
Abby's Elderberry -- abbyselderberry.com
what if you are using fresh elderberries when using your recipe, what would the weight be?
Fresh elderberries release more juice/water, obviously. I would use the same amount of berries, but cut down a bit on the water.
In regards to ratios and Berry sources. Can I substitute elderberries for aronia berries in the same quantity?
sure! it just doesnt have the same benefits.
@@TheFewellHomestead www.superberries.com/aroniaberry-vs-elderberry
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I found this interesting
What’s the shelf life
I made an elderberry tincture with vodka without boiling the berries. Could I boil the tincture for 20 minutes to reduce the risk of cyanide?
The alkohol will disapear if you boil it
Before finding your video on this I made elderberry tincture on November 20 and just now strained it. Is it any good?
I would try it. If you feel any upset stomach, I’d toss it
@@TheFewellHomestead thank you , I will. How long should an elderberry tincture sit?
Please help me with this question. When I take one tablespoon of Elderberry syrup that I made it goes straight to my head meaning between in the middle of my forehead near the eyes and it seems to sit at the top of my stomach. Not a good feeling.
my family members, even our 6 year old, have not had any side effects from it.
I so want to make it again and experience the benefits from it but I'm very hesitant. Have you had any other comments regarding side effects from Elderberry syrup?
Generally you wouldn't have side effects unless you aren't cooking it long enough, or you have an allergy of some sort.
@@TheFewellHomestead thank you Amy do you suggest I take what I've already made and cook it another 15 minutes?
What could diabetics use since sugar is a no no?
So after a couple of months does it go toxic or just loses its strength?
It can go rancid, just like any other food product.
can I make it with less honey I am diabetic and keep sweetness to a minimum I really want to make this.
I wonder if you can use monks fruit. It can substitute for sugar, has no caleries and is natural
Hi Amy! Is it safe to use this recipe as a breastfeeding mother?
Yes, absolutely
I read it increases bad cholesterol levels, I'm getting conflicting information..
I cant find astragalus 😞
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Can it be canned??
Yes, but I don’t recommend it
Raw honey
You ruined it with that sugar should’ve used wild honey (raw)
Aren’t you concerned about using astragalus daily? I thought we don’t want to have the immune system in overdrive non-stop.
we only use it daily for a few months out of the year. We don't take elderberry syrup all year long.
Can elderberry syrup be canned or frozen?