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Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Natural Cold and Flu Remedy or to Boost your Immune System
Cook Time
1
hr
30
mins
Total Time
1
hr
30
mins
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
herbal, natural remedy, syrup
Servings:
8
ounces
Author:
Kelly
Equipment
1
sauce pan
1
measuring spoons
1
measuring cups
1
wooden spoon
1
8oz jar
Ingredients
½
cup
Dried elderberries
3
cups
Filtered water
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
¼
tsp
clove
ground
½
tsp
ginger
ground
1
juice
from 1/2 lemon
½
cup
Raw honey
Instructions
Combine elderberries, water, and honey in a saucepan over medium-low heat. When it begins to steam, lower it to low heat and let steam for 30 minutes.
1/2 cup Dried elderberries,
3 cups Filtered water,
1/2 cup Raw honey
Add cinnamon, clove, and ginger. Let sit on medium-low for 1 hour.
1 tsp Cinnamon,
1/4 tsp clove,
1/2 tsp ginger
Remove from heat and add lemon.
1 juice from 1/2 lemon
Strain through a wire mesh strainer and discard berries.
Store in an airtight jar in the refridgerator for up to 4 months.
To Use: take 1 tsp daily to boost immune system and help prevent colds. If sick, take up to 1 tsp per hour. (1/2 for small children)