Pour the water into your IP, add elderberries, hibiscus (optional), ginger, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, lemon, orange (optional) and cloves. DO NOT ADD HONEY, yet!
Secure IP lid and ensure pressure release valve is closed. Set timer for 10 minutes Manual mode or Normal (if doubling increase time to 15-20 minutes).
Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release steam valve (carefully). Open lid and press Boil or Saute for 10-15 minutes until reduced.
Strain elderberry juice through fine mesh strainer over a glass container. Using the back of a wooden spoon press berries, squeezing out as much of the liquid as possible.Discard spent elderberries (or compost them).
Allow to sit until lukewarm, stir in honey, if you stir it in while it's too hot, it will kill beneficial enzymes in honey. Pour syrup into a quart sized jar or preferably a 16 oz pourable, sealing jar. Store in refrigerator and take daily for best immune boosting results.
Standard does is ½ - 1 teaspoon for kids (1-12 years) and ½ - 1 TBL for adults daily.
If the flu or a cold does strike, take the normal does, about every 2-3 hours until you start feeling better.
STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS
Pour the water into a medium saucepan, add elderberries, hibiscus (optional), ginger, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, lemon, orange (optional) and cloves.
DO NOT ADD HONEY yet! Bring to boil, stir and reduce to simmer. Simmer with lid on for 30-45 minutes, until liquid is reduced by about half.
Follow steps 4-7 above, enjoy!
Notes
TIP | Increasing the water will extend your elderberries a bit further, simply pressure cook for 15 - 20 minutes and follow the rest of the instructions.This recipe easily doubles!