Elderberry Syrup
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Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is a great natural remedy for colds & flu. It can prevent or shorten their duration. Take it at the first sign of infection or it can be used as a preventative supplement during cold & flu season.
Adults and children will love the taste! It's so yummy, you could use it as a drizzle over dessert or "nice cream:.
Check the link at the bottom of the recipe for my trusted brand of dried elderberries!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup dried black elderberries
- 3 1/2 cups filtered water
- 2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger (can sub powdered ginger)
- 1/2-3/4 cup raw honey (sweeten to your taste preference)
- 1 stick cinnamon (or 1 tsp) (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cloves (optional)
- 1 each star anise (optional)
Instructions
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Add the elderberries, ginger, spices & water to a small sauce pot. Don't add the honey yet (or you'll cook out all of the live healing properties)!
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Cook on medium high heat until gently boiling.
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Allow to gently bubble until volume is reduced in half, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Allow to cool for a few minutes.
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Pour the mixture through a strainer, pressing all the liquid out of the berries.
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Stir in the honey until it dissolves.
If you’re looking for high quality elderberries, check out this organic variety from Maglo Naturals.
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