How to Make Elderberry Syrup Crock Pot Optional Water Bath Canning — Elderberry Syrup

Nothing says “home apothecary” like a jar of deep-purple elderberry syrup. Below is our no-fuss crockpot method using just elderberries and water, with optional flavor-boosters and instructions for safely canning a lemon-brightened version for shelf storage. (Honey is added after opening, not before canning.)                                 Base Recipe (Makes ~3–3½ cups finished syrup before sweetening) Ingredients 1 cup organic dried elderberries 4½ cups filtered or distilled water Optional add-ins (for simmering with the berries) Organic Echinacea Organic Ceylon cinnamon sticks Organic Ceylon Whole cloves Fresh ginger slices...