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EASY Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup organic dried elderberries
  • 7 cups distilled water
  • 2 organic cinnamon sticks
  • 2 inch piece fresh organic ginger (peeled)
  • 2 Tbsp rosehips (optional – adds extra immune boosting properties with its high vitamin C content!)
  • 2 Tbsp echinacea root (optional – adds extra immune boosting properties!)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (peeled & crushed)
  • zest of organic lemon or orange
  • 3/4 cup raw, unfiltered honey (this will not be as effective if you do not get RAW honey! You can substitute this with coconut sugar if making for a baby under 12 months)

Method
 

  1. Add all of the ingredients EXCEPT the honey and essential oils to the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
  2. Secure and lock the IP lid in place
  3. Close the pressure release valve
  4. Set to Manual for 20 minutes
  5. When done cooking, allow to naturally depressurize
  6. Strain and discard the elderberries and spices
  7. Once cooled, add honey and essential oils (optional) and stir until well blended
  8. Store in a glass jar in the fridge