This is the recipe we would use to make our elderberry syrup, and we love having it the winter to boost our immune system at the early signs of a cold setting in. We usually make it much larger batches than this, and if you are looking to make a large amount for yourself, too, we sell elderberries in bulk for this purpose.
2 pints elderberries (don’t even bother removing stems)
1 1/2 cups honey
1 cup water
Put the elderberries and water in a pot and bring to a boil for a couple minutes. Reduce to a low simmer for awhile…. I usually have it go at least an hour. Mash everything up to release as much juice as possible. Strain through a fine sieve. Stir in the honey to the strained juice. This keeps well in the fridge for at least a month, but if you make a large amount, put them in smaller containers in the freezer to have them keep really well through the winter.