Recipe for homemade elderflower syrup – a natural elixir for health and the taste buds

Recipe for homemade elderflower syrup – a natural elixir for health and the taste buds recept

Name: Recipe for homemade elderflower syrup – a natural elixir for health and the taste buds
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 30 flowers of black elder (fully in bloom); 3 liters of cold water; 3 lemons (organic, sliced into rounds including the peel); 40 g citric acid; 3 kg sugar

Easy to prepare
5 portions
120 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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A traditional syrup from black elderflowers according to our grandmothers' recipe. Great for boosting immunity and as a refreshing drink for the whole year.

Homemade elderflower syrup is one of the most traditional natural beverages, retaining popularity across generations. Our grandmothers prepared it every year not only for its delicious taste but also for its medicinal effects. Elderflowers picked in sunny weather contain valuable substances that support the immune system, loosen the airways and cleanse the body. This recipe is simple, unboiled, and the resulting syrup can be stored for up to 12 months.

For 5 portions

Ingredients

30 flowers of black elder (fully in bloom)
3 liters of cold water
3 lemons (organic, sliced into rounds including the peel)
40 g citric acid
3 kg sugar

Preparation procedure

Preparing the infusion Pour 3 liters of water into a large container and dissolve the citric acid in it. Add the elderflowers – they must not be washed, only cleaned of dirt – and the lemons sliced into rounds.
Steeping Stir well, cover with a clean cloth and let stand for 24 hours in a cool, dark place.
Sweetening The next day strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cloth. Add the sugar to the strained liquid and stir until completely dissolved. Let stand for another 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
Bottling and storage After 48 hours the syrup is ready for filling. Pour it into clean, dry glass bottles and seal well. Store in a dark, cool place – ideally in a cellar or pantry. Stored this way it will keep for up to one year.

Total preparation time: 48 hours

Volume: approx. 4–5 liters of syrup (depending on the size of the flowers and the juiciness of the lemons)

🌼 Medicinal effects of black elder

Flowers: act anti-inflammatory, help with colds, respiratory tract infections, bronchitis and fevers. They also have detoxifying effects.
Fruits: relieve nerve-related pain.
Leaves: support metabolism; they are used in spring cleansing cures.

Conclusion

Elderflower syrup is a true treasure of our gardens and folk medicine. Its production is simple, yet the result surprises with its taste, aroma and health effects. If you prepare it at home according to this traditional recipe, you will get a drink that will please you in summer and in winter. Preserve the power of the elder for the whole year and give your body the natural support that our great-grandmothers already knew.