Instant Pot Elderberry Popsicles
Instant Pot Elderberry Popsicles are the perfect way to boost your immunity in a tasty way. Whip up some homemade elderberry syrup and then transform it into ice pops!
Great for a snack, and a way to lure in picky eaters. These Elderberry ice pops taste good and are loaded with vitamins and nutrients to help your body ward up the unwanted sicknesses floating around.
Instant Pot Elderberry Popsicles
Let me walk you through how easy these popsicles are to make. Quick, easy, and the perfect way to get your elderberry fix each day.
How Much Elderberry Syrup Should You Take In A Day
For an adult you want to take 1 tablespoon of elderberry syrup a day. For children you will want to do 1 teaspoon of elderberry. These popsicles will use 1 teaspoon of syrup in each, and then you top it off with juice.
What Juice Is Best To Make Elderberry Popsicles With
You are welcome to use any of your favorite juices. Grape, orange juice, cranberry, etc. Feel free to try a few or mix and match and see which flavor combination you enjoy the most.
Benefits Of Elderberry Syrup
Elderberries are something that you might have heard of. These little tiny berries are loaded with powerful antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and folate. You will find that many take elderberry in the winter and fall to help boost their immunity.
Elderberry is also great to use for when you are sick to give your immunity a boost to help fight off the sickness faster.
How To Make Elderberry Popsicles
- Start by making your homemade elderberry syrup in your Instant Pot.
- Once you have your syrup ready, add a teaspoon of elderberry syrup to each popsicle holder.
- Fill up with juice and then place it in the freezer.
- Once froze completely then you can enjoy.
See how easy it is to make! I find that making your own elderberry you know exactly how the syrup is made and great for also making into elderberry gummies.
More Cold and Flu Remedies
- Instant Pot Chicken Zoodle Soup | Great for that warm comforting bowl of soup, but with lower carbs since you use zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
- Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup | Here is one more soup that is going to load you up with nutrients for your body to stay healthy or fight off germs.
- Homemade Vicks Rub | If you are sick whip up this Vicks rub and slather on your chest, feet, and behind the knees.
How Many Popsicles Can I Make
This recipe makes a good amount of elderberry syrup. You can choose to make it all into popsicles or save some of it back for other uses. I just did a handful of popsicles that I knew my family would eat. The recipe is easy enough you can make it anytime you want.
So if you are looking for new ways to try out Eldberry in your home, give this elderberry ice pop recipe a try and let me know what you think!
Instant Pot Elderberry Popsicles
Instant Pot Elderberry Popsicles are the perfect way to boost your immunity in a tasty way. Whip up some homemade elderberry syrup and then transform it into ice pops!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried elderberries
- 4 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger-grated
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 6-8 whole cloves
- 1 1/2 cups raw honey
Instructions
- Place water, Elderberries, Ginger, cloves and Cinnamon in the Instant Pot
- Place your Instant Pot on Manual High pressure for 7 minutes
- Do a quick release
- Strain with a mesh strainer into a bowl and press berries to release all juices
- Let cool about 10-15 minutes
- Stir in Honey
- Transfer to a mason jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- **** See below for popsicle directions.
Notes
DIRECTIONS FOR STOVE TOP
1. Place the water, elderberries, ginger, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves into a medium pan.
2. Heat over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, reducing the liquid by half.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes. Pour the warm elderberry liquid into a mesh strainer (over a bowl to catch the liquid). Using the back of a large spoon, mash the elderberries into the bottom of the strainer to squeeze out the juice. Discard the contents left in the strainer.
4. Cool the liquid for an additional 15 minutes at room temperature. Add the honey and stir well. Transfer to a glass container or mason jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
**** See below for gummy directions.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 65Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g
Instant Pot Elderberry Popsicles
Materials
- Elderberry Syrup
- Orange Juice
- Grape Juice
Tools
Instructions
- Place 1 TSP of elderberry syrup into your popsicle bag. Top off with either orange or grape juice.
- Freeze
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
