Fresh Elderberries? Here’s How to Make Syrup with Them


The Most Seasonal Way to Make Elderberry Syrup

Hi Reader,

There’s something so special about making remedies right from the fresh harvest. If you’re fortunate enough to have elderberries growing nearby—or you can snag some fresh ones from a market—this recipe will guide you through adapting syrup for fresh elderberries.

👉 Find the recipe here: How to Make Elderberry Syrup from Fresh Elderberries

Fresh berries bring a different depth of flavor and a connection to the season that’s worth savoring. Every time I make this version, I feel a little more rooted in the rhythm of nature.

And if you’d like to see elderberry syrup making in action, come join me over on YouTube where I’ve shared the process in real time: Pioneer Health Homestead

Happy harvesting,

Serra Blaine RN, BSN & Natural Health Advocate
Pioneer Health Homestead
www.PioneerHealthHomestead.com and www.PioneerHealthMinistry.org

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I am a homeschooling mom of 5 and a RN with a love for herbal medicine, birth and homesteading. I love to help others learn to live a more natural and old fashioned lifestyle while bridging the gap between holistic and modern medicine.

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