DIY Elderberry Syrup Kit
Elderberry Syrup Kit – DIY at Home
Popple Tree Creek Farms Elderberry Syrup Kit makes it easy to prepare our Northern Minnesota famous elderberry elixir right in your own kitchen. Each kit includes everything you need. Just add water and your preferred sweetener.
With clear step-by-step instructions, you can create 24 oz of fresh, homemade elderberry syrup to keep your family supported all season long.
Why Choose Our Elderberry Syrup Kit?
We use freeze-dried American elderberries, which retain more flavor, color, and beneficial compounds than dehydrated berries because they’re preserved without prolonged heat, giving you a stronger, fresher, more vibrant syrup every time.
DIY convenience – all herbs and spices included, pre-measured for success
Customizable sweetness – add honey, maple syrup, or your favorite natural sweetener
Farm-sourced ingredients – elderberries with ginger, cloves, and Ceylon cinnamon
Affordable & flexible – one kit makes a full 24 oz of syrup
Shelf-stable – keep on hand and make a batch whenever you need it
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What's Included
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Freeze dried American elderberries
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Spice bag with: Ginger, cloves, Ceylon cinnamon
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Step-by-step instructions
(You add: water + your choice of sweetener)
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How to Make
How to Make
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Soak the kit ingredients in 2 1/4 cups of hot water (approx 110 Deg F) for 10 min (full instructions here).
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Raise temp to 135 Deg F for 10 min
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Strain and press liquid from berries and spice bag.
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Stir in your sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, agave, or sugar).
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Heat to 180 Deg F and hold for 10 Min for shelf stable syrup.
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Bottle and refrigerate.
✨ Makes approximately 24 oz of syrup per kit.
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Storage and Shelf Life
Before preparation: store kit in a cool, dry place. Shelf stable for up to 1 year.
After preparation: refrigerate your finished syrup; stays fresh for 60–90 days. Can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
FAQs
Can I make this syrup without honey?
Yes! Many customers use maple syrup, agave, or sugar. The kit is naturally honey-free, so you can adapt it for infants (using maple syrup for children under 1) or vegan households.Is it safe for children?
Yes, once prepared with an age-appropriate sweetener. For children under 1, avoid honey. Use maple syrup instead.How long does it take to prepare?
Most customers find it takes about 45–60 minutes from start to finish, with very little hands-on time.How much does one kit make?
Each kit yields about 24 oz (roughly one standard bottle). That’s 24–36 adult servings.Why make my own instead of buying pre-made syrup?
The kit is a budget-friendly, shelf-stable option that lets you choose your sweetener, adjust flavor, and make syrup fresh whenever you need it.Product Details
Kit size: yields approximatly 24 oz syrup
Includes:
- Freeze dried American elderberries
- spice bag with: ginger, cloves, Ceylon cinnamon,
- instructions
Shelf life (unmade): up to 12 months
