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Spicy + Sweet: Elderberry Fire Cider Recipe

Published about 8 hours ago • 1 min read

A Twist on Fire Cider: Elderberry Edition

Hi Reader,

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much I love both elderberry syrup and fire cider. But what if I told you there was a way to combine the best of both?

That’s exactly what I’ve done with Elderberry Fire Cider.

It’s the same spicy, warming tonic we love—but with the added sweetness and antioxidant power of elderberries. Elderberries bring balance to the heat while packing an extra immune-supporting punch.

I’ve shared the full recipe step-by-step on the blog:
👉 Elderberry Fire Cider Recipe​

And for a cozy, real-life view of me putting it all together:
👉 Watch the Elderberry Fire Cider on YouTube​

This version has quickly become a family favorite—it’s warming, immune-boosting, and even a little more palatable for those who find classic fire cider too spicy.

I’d love to hear: would you try the classic or the elderberry twist first?

With warmth,

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

PS. As always, I would love to hear from you! Let me know what you'd like to see from me or any other feedback.

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Serra Blaine RN, BSN

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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